m3bs
Well-Known Member
I just got set up with Forscan and I'm trying to learn how to use it. I found the Battery Monitoring module, and was able to read the various data values present, but I did not see one for "State of Charge". I've been experiencing the telltale symptoms of early battery problems (disabled auto stop/start, disabled touch controls on doors), and was wondering if there is a way to pull up what the car thinks the state of charge % is. I found a video by FordTechMakuloco which shows that value displayed, but I don't know what system he was using.
BTW, I connected my battery charger and it was showing 11.9 volts with the engine off. Forscan was showing 14.6V with the engine running. I suppose I could simply put a new battery in and hope the problems clear up, but I'd like to understand how the system works better. FWIW, a new battery was installed by the selling dealer at the time of purchase in May, 2019, so it's 3-1/2 years old. Always on a tender when not driven at least once per week.
BTW, I connected my battery charger and it was showing 11.9 volts with the engine off. Forscan was showing 14.6V with the engine running. I suppose I could simply put a new battery in and hope the problems clear up, but I'd like to understand how the system works better. FWIW, a new battery was installed by the selling dealer at the time of purchase in May, 2019, so it's 3-1/2 years old. Always on a tender when not driven at least once per week.