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It does not. It only charges the 12v while the HVB is being charged. If you are already at SOC, even if plugged in, the 12v gets... -
chl replied to the thread Sigenergy V2X for the Lightning (and most other EV's). The way bi-directional charging should be!.Others may have different situations and the SIENERGY system would make sense. I think given the cost it would only make sense for me...
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chl replied to the thread Nema 10-30R on Sub-panel for charging?.22 year old breakers are getting near replacement age...sometimes the overheating does not show on the outside, but is evident on the...
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I love my Lightning. ESPECIALLY with our cheap overnight electricity here in Ontario. Did I mention CHEAP?
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chl replied to the thread Good Mobile EVSE option.Panasonic made them for Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota - the model I have for my Leaf is 29690 3NA0A: You'll have to look for one that...
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chl replied to the thread Good Mobile EVSE option.I did a similar upgrade for my 2012 Leaf mobile EVSE (still own it and drive it with about 80% SOH) but without the adjustable current...
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The old circa 2011+ Nissan and Prius forums (fora?) had a very inventive member who had taken to modifying the well-built Nissan /...
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chl replied to the thread Snow Day in Puget Sound Washington.Yes, the Lightning has similar inconvenient nooks and crannies on the 'hood' to remove snow and ice from that always annoyed me about my...
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chl replied to the thread Lightning E-Rev 690 to 700 mile range....and it looks like gasoline could be well over $5 a gal on average pretty soon and stay there for a long time due to the 'excursion'...
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Ford should have never discontinued the BEV Lightning to make an EREV. If anything they should have added it to the lineup keeping both...
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So you want me to be excited to fill up with gas and go ONLY 690 miles. I already have gas trucks that go further than this. This is...
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History will reflect it as a giant step backwards for Ford, and nothing else.
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No EREV for me. Worst of both worlds. How good will the 'gas mileage' be when you are running a generator to create electricity for...
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FACO (Ford always chickens out) . Three months ago I bought 2017 Ford fusion plug-in Hybrid , beautiful reliable electric/hybrid car...
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Hah, I'll pass on that headache. I'll just stop for the 1/2 hour and grab a coffee and maybe some lunch... It will be way less time...
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Yeah, we had a plug in hybrid before and while an EREV isn't a 1:1 to a PHEV, the annoying parts of a PHEV remain. Still have oil...
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EREV will have some niche clients. A good fit would be folks who tow campers long distances periodically, but don't do it all the time...
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chl reacted to Randys Lightning's post in the thread Lightning E-Rev 690 to 700 mile range with
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No thanks, If I wanted a hybrid I'd have bought one. -
I already have a hybrid (Escape PHEV). It's already got the lawnmower engine to take over for the short range battery. Great for jetting...
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All I see is added cost to buy and operate. Added maintenance as well. Niche market and will likely flop harder than a fish out of water.
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Drove mine up to Stevens Pass both Thursday and Friday. The roads were completely covered, and we watched other trucks sliding and...
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Drove around in the snow for 60 to 90 minutes during the early evening into the the sunset with my 2025 Lightning Lariat and the truck...
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chl replied to the thread Repeat Charging Errors.I've a few messages along those lines with my Ford Charge Station Pro (FCSP) and my 2023 SR Lightning Pro. Generally, turning off and...
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My 2022 has worked perfectly with zero failures, but then we have this thread: Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power
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chl replied to the thread Remote start using key fob?.This is supposed to be compatible with the 2023 Lightning...
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AK018118 Aftermarket 315/433.92/434.26/868/902MHz 15K601 For Ford Mondeo Fusion Smart Remote Key 49 Chip M3N-A2C31243800 - AliExpress 34...
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chl replied to the thread Top battery off to 90% every day?.Thanks for the link. Yes, going to 100% even with the headroom buffer, will reduce longevity so I have always avoided that in my 2 EVs...
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I agree it's good to keep in mind that Ford's main concern is not whether your battery is in real good shape at nine years but mainly...
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chl replied to the thread Increased Range at 100%.I didn't interpret it as charge to 90% every night, I read it as meaning 90% is enough for daily driving needs if you need to charge...
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@chl. There is also the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." So, I think as long as I stay below 1% charge difference between...
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chl replied to the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault.Here in the Piedmont of Virginia, no salt air but sometimes the smell of the Potomac River wafts this way (lately raw sewage from a pipe...
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chl reacted to broncoaz's post in the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault with Haha.
I drive in all weather and take my truck on the beach 🤷‍♂️. The benefit of a lease is not worrying about corrosion long term, but I...
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chl reacted to Nomoregas's post in the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault with Haha.
Think the real warning here is DO NOT drive if rain in the forecast! DO NOT drive if flurries in the forecast! Nice sunny day...Drive!
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chl replied to the thread 2022 Pro ER System Shutdown While Driving: Pending fix #48.I took a look at my wire bundles today. They were not actually touching any metal brackets or bolts, but the clearance is not that...
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chl reacted to Lytning's post in the thread 2022 Pro ER System Shutdown While Driving: Pending fix #48 with Wow.
Regarding electrical tape ... 2 or 3 pieces of loose electrical tape about 2" long fell off the top of the kick panel when I removed it...
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chl replied to the thread Increased Range at 100%.The Ai often gets biased by what people post on threads like this. SO grain of salt! Also we don't really know at what level of charge...
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Contrasting your driving/charging routine to mine.... Me: Approx 35,000 miles in one year, currently 50,600 miles in 17 months. Charge...
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chl replied to the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead?.Oh, well you're right, if the battery never gets up to 100%, there will be incomplete sulfate absorption back into the electrolyte from...
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chl reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead? with Like.
Good grief!! I will be checking both of mine today...
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2024, original battery. I have the supplies to wire the Tender with. I will attach it as shown in a previous Thread downstream from the BMS.
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chl replied to the thread 2022 Pro ER System Shutdown While Driving: Pending fix #48.My task for tomorrow! Thanks for the pictures - bummer about what it cost for the repair - that's some expensive electrical tape! Fix...
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chl reacted to PJnc284's post in the thread 2022 Pro ER System Shutdown While Driving: Pending fix #48 with Like.
That's crazy for a blatant design flaw. Ford should be footing the bill regardless of warranty. This reminds me of the clips being...
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chl reacted to Lytning's post in the thread 2022 Pro ER System Shutdown While Driving: Pending fix #48 with Like.
Here is some additional information on this wire rub issue. After removing the glove box today, I found a wire rub on the wiring bundle...
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chl replied to the thread ARE Apex FGC 5000 Canopy installed - 1st on the west coast.They seem to be a recent release/announcement so you really could be the first on the coast to have one, ANN ARBOR, Mich. (March 3...
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chl reacted to Native Images's post in the thread ARE Apex FGC 5000 Canopy installed - 1st on the west coast with Like.
I bought the Real Truck A.R.E. Apex FGC 5000 IN TACOMA WA. and after the install the manager said I was the first person to purchase and...
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chl replied to the thread Bulging Battery/Low Cranking Amps..What year Lightning /how old was the battery? Keep your new battery healthy longer with a battery maintainer with an AGM mode - it will...
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Took my 2024 Lightning XLT in for the Software Updates on Parking Brake and Audio Recalls. I asked them to check my LVB as well. The...
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chl replied to the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault.Oh. Well I guess if anything has come loose from it's mooring and is hanging down that'll be what I look for. Or anything I can see...
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chl reacted to Nomoregas's post in the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault with Sad.
you will not see much under there, I was looking under mine on the flatbed and really was not much to see, if you watch Munro tear down...
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chl replied to the thread Resolved#24 - can’t shift it into neutral to get towed, Service AdvanceTrac, 1-Pedal Drive Fault.A splice and shrink tube and instructions! OMG how basic can you get? Shrink tube should have been done from the start during the...
