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Originally Posted by bmrboi2
Let me Clarify, I had my indy test the battery and he said it was fine. (Testing electrical loads is beyond my level of comprehension) Suggested when it sits for extended periods of time to attach a trickle charger to help maintain.
Since there were no codes thrown the suggestion was to replace the belts and tensioners seeing as how the belts looked worn just to replace them all. His thought was that while driving there may have been some excessive play in the belts causing a dip in battery charging causing the faults.
I'm not suggesting throwing money at random parts but was merely offering another possible solution to a similar issue I had with mine. It didnt happen at the frequency of the op but I wanted it fixed immediately
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Trickle chargers and float chargers will only attempt to maintain the existing state of charge. If there are doubts about a battery's condition, only a smart charger (able to detect AGM < 14.7 VDC) bulk charge will accomplish anything. It will finish in a maintaining charge condition and should provide an indication of battery condition. Watch or even note the duration of charging at current increments to estimate Amp-hours charged, which into a good discharged battery should be about its rated capacity.
A mechanic, even a certified mechanic, is just that. A technician, even a certified technician is a technician. An engineer is educated and not just trained.