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The car has on the message board "battery saver active" the diagnostic states that the battery is normal what does this battery saver mean?

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That would mean that something was left on and the car cut the power after a period of time. i

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    • verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
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  1. Verify the customer concern.
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  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
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Your probably going to need to take to a dealer for this , I don't how much you know about modern automotive charging systems . Plus it would help to have a professional scan tool ! The charging system on you vehicle is computer controlled ! The engine control module (ECM) controls the generator through the generator L-terminal control circuit. The signal is a 5-volt pulse width modulation (PWM) signal of 128 Hz with a duty cycle of 0-100 percent. Normal duty cycle is between 5-95 percent. Between 0-5 percent and 95-100 percent are for diagnostic purposes. The following table shows the commanded duty cycle and output voltage of the generator:
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It monitors the battery voltage and estimates the battery condition.


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It takes corrective actions by adjusting the regulated voltage.


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It performs diagnostics and driver notification
Load Shed 2 Start
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Less Than 10.9 V
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Rear defrost, heated mirrors, heated seats cycled OFF for 50% of their cycle. The BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE message will be displayed on the DIC.
You have a charging problem or battery problem !

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