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Smart Battery Management

Tomorrow's Technician

But, they will have manufacturer-specific codes that can indicate a failing battery. The other thing to remember is any power management system is driven by software. This software needs updates as engineers correct bugs in the software. Very few systems will give you a data PID or percentage of battery life.

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How Battery Service Continues To Change

Tomorrow's Technician

In the 1980s, some manufacturers started using the throttle position sensor to the field coils. But, they will have manufacturer-specific codes that can indicate a failing battery. The other thing to remember is any power management system is driven by software. Plus, the system needs to be calibrated to the battery.