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Got it back from the dyno now the battery dies.....
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<blockquote data-quote="wheelman55" data-source="post: 2024760" data-attributes="member: 19793"><p>OP. Kudos for finding the first battery drain. You might have a new drain, but…</p><p></p><p>Your current drain could easily be caused by your low driving frequency and short distances. </p><p></p><p>Sort things out in order. Start by determining if your battery is ok.</p><p></p><p>As suggested get and use a quality smart charger with a “recondition” mode. Do a recondition on your current battery. Then let your Raptor sit with smart charger disconnected for a full 24 hours. Now check battery voltage. It should be in the high 12’s, like 12.9 or even low 13 volts after sitting.</p><p></p><p>If the battery voltage is mid or low 12’s it’ll need to be replaced.</p><p></p><p>If you replace the battery do a regular charge with your smart charger, let the battery sit per above - charger disconnected for 24 hours. Check voltage. It should be nice and high, new batt with new charge.</p><p></p><p>Once you have a battery that you know holds a good charge, let the vehicle sit for a week. Ride your bike to work, drive your Ferrari to karaoke, take an Uber, phone a friend. Test voltage once a day.</p><p></p><p>If the battery holds a good charge all week you can rule out a new drain. If the battery goes low you have a new drain.</p><p></p><p>Either way your driving habits will cause your battery to drain and lead to early replacement. Use your new smart charger at least once a week. Daily use won’t harm your battery IF you use a quality smart charger. If you use a cheap a$$ charger all bets are off.</p><p></p><p>Rather than write a longer novel, do a YouTube search for F150 battery drain. There’s a good one by a Ford tech who had the same drain issue. He explains where to put the negative battery clamp…</p><p></p><p>Search for “Ford Tech Makuloco“</p><p></p><p>Best of luck, hope it’s not a new mystery drain.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wheelman55, post: 2024760, member: 19793"] OP. Kudos for finding the first battery drain. You might have a new drain, but… Your current drain could easily be caused by your low driving frequency and short distances. Sort things out in order. Start by determining if your battery is ok. As suggested get and use a quality smart charger with a “recondition” mode. Do a recondition on your current battery. Then let your Raptor sit with smart charger disconnected for a full 24 hours. Now check battery voltage. It should be in the high 12’s, like 12.9 or even low 13 volts after sitting. If the battery voltage is mid or low 12’s it’ll need to be replaced. If you replace the battery do a regular charge with your smart charger, let the battery sit per above - charger disconnected for 24 hours. Check voltage. It should be nice and high, new batt with new charge. Once you have a battery that you know holds a good charge, let the vehicle sit for a week. Ride your bike to work, drive your Ferrari to karaoke, take an Uber, phone a friend. Test voltage once a day. If the battery holds a good charge all week you can rule out a new drain. If the battery goes low you have a new drain. Either way your driving habits will cause your battery to drain and lead to early replacement. Use your new smart charger at least once a week. Daily use won’t harm your battery IF you use a quality smart charger. If you use a cheap a$$ charger all bets are off. Rather than write a longer novel, do a YouTube search for F150 battery drain. There’s a good one by a Ford tech who had the same drain issue. He explains where to put the negative battery clamp… Search for “Ford Tech Makuloco“ Best of luck, hope it’s not a new mystery drain. [/QUOTE]
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