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potato replied to the thread Anyone charging an external battery system with your EVSE (EV charger)?.You could abuse it, but please don't. I think that would fall under killing the goose that lays the golden egg.
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I actually found fuse number 10 which is the cigarette lighter and I'll add a fuse tap for that and a USB panel. Can hide that more...
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potato replied to the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash..Of all the numbers there, the % state of charge is the most accurate. The 320 rated range and the 253 guess-O-meter estimated range are...
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potato replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.Are you sure it's Gen 2? Or is it a newer UWC with a switch inside for "compatibility mode" that allows non-Tesla to charge? I know the...
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potato reacted to Lightning Rod's post in the thread The Future of EV charging is… Walmart with
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We've had solar at our home for 4.5 months and we've had $0.00 electric bills ever since. That's running the whole house, AC, dryer, 2... -
potato replied to the thread The Future of EV charging is… Walmart.Or add solar, if you're in a house. You can make a lot of your own electricity at home. That's kind of the ace in the hole for driving...
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potato reacted to Attorneyslattery's post in the thread Pretty happy with the truck lately with Like.
In the last week I went on a short road trip with my truck and brought it in to have it serviced for the first time. I was happy with...
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potato replied to the thread I want to like the Rivians, they seem like a neat truck... but....I respect designs that are distinctive. So many vehicles are cookie cutter designs nowadays. Particularly CUV/SUV but also trucks. So...
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Hi all. It's been a while since I've been able to get back to gaining local control of the FCSP. But I was able to make some real...
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Lots of opinions on this topic... My 2 cents: charging to 100% a few times a year when needed for a long drive is a good thing. It...
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potato reacted to 21st Century Truck's post in the thread Upper Control Arms - OEM ball joints are worn out at 116,000 miles with Like.
Truck is in the shop for a new front motor unit (failed motor bearings - separate thread). Tech checked the upper control arms' ball...
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potato replied to the thread Charging 100% thoughts?.State of health is a number reported by the truck when you use an OBD reader. Not visible in the truck or the app normally. It's...
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potato replied to the thread Slower rate of charge and percentage loss.I ignore the guess-O-meter myself. It's known to be wildly inaccurate because it's impossible to predict the future. The reduced...
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potato replied to the thread Ford App: Charger Not Activated?.ChargePoint doesn't do P&C here. Only Tesla and "Ford Charge" which is dealers I guess? Never seen it. Anyway it's not P&C related. I...
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potato replied to the thread tesla adapter.I have an EVDance J1772 extension cord. 40 amps I think. It's been fine the times I've used it, when something is in the way and I can't...
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potato reacted to 21st Century Truck's post in the thread Tow/Haul, Max Tow, and Hot Weather Road Trips with Haha.
I just drive it like I stole it ;) a habit which might, just might be reflected by a failed front motor bearing (separate thread).
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potato replied to the thread Tesla charging connector too hot to hold on to.And yet people gush over how superior the tiny NACS connector and cables are lol. Tesla has some great engineering but it seems like...
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potato reacted to fhteagle's post in the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off with Like.
This is a great example why Ford arbitrarily setting a minimum draw is an anti-feature, not a feature. @Ford Motor Company , please...
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potato replied to the thread Lightning Storm caused Lightning weirdness.Interesting theory. You could test that with a gun shot. Magnum rifle, 12 ga, etc. Something loud.
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potato reacted to 21st Century Truck's post in the thread Failing bearing in front drive unit, just diagnosed at 112,647 miles. with Like.
...yeah, just in time. Or, alternately, about 12,670 miles TOO LATE 😜
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potato reacted to Dspade's post in the thread How do you stop the 15” Screen from showing random women from Facebook? with Like.
That worked. Thank you very kindly.
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potato replied to the thread How do you stop the 15” Screen from showing random women from Facebook?.On your phone you should be able to go to Settings -> General -> CarPlay -> your truck -> Widgets and nuke it from there.
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potato replied to the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off.The fundamental problem is that Ford views the app as a gee whiz add on feature to be upsold, rather than a core extension of the...
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potato replied to the thread Is there a meter or method to determine the 12volt battery state of charge (SOC)?.In addition to the OBD dongle + app like CarScanner to get the BMS module's best guess, many of us have added a Bluetooth battery...
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potato reacted to RipInPepz's post in the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off with Like.
Brian is great. Ford however, is not. This update taking 4+ years is crazy, I mean the truck has already been discontinued, lol come on...
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potato reacted to lightningwill's post in the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off with Like.
ill just say its cool ford is still updating the cars despite no longer making them. these are "free" features that we didnt expect when...
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potato replied to the thread LVB Charging: Is there a way to force it to keep the battery charged?.Well you know with this new fangled lead acid battery technology, we have to give new manufacturers like Ford who just started making...
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potato replied to the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off.Still pretty much useless then, unfortunately. Most use cases are intermittent loads or low power. Fridges, power tools, small...
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potato reacted to boggle's post in the thread [Feature Rollout] Pro Power Onboard with Vehicle Off with Like.
Is this still subject to the wack minimum power draw timeout?
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potato reacted to Runaway Tractor's post in the thread Never underestimate the power of ignorance... with Like.
I don't understand what is creating such difficulty recharging. Isn't it just a matter of putting a booster pack on the 12v battery to...
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potato replied to the thread Found a great replacement tire … Kumho Road Venture HT’s.Did you correct the speedo/odo for the change in tire size?
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potato replied to the thread Question on one pedal driving..Smoother stops would be nice. Mine has a detectable lurch when it switches to friction brakes. If I try really hard and stop extra...
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potato reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread Blowout, ruined OEM wheel - Quick recs for aftermarket replacements with Like.
Diameter, not circumference. 35 inch circumference would be not much larger than a frisbee.
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potato replied to the thread App charging - preferred time weirdness ??.It has always driven me crazy that it doesn't respect the charging window. If you plug in at a low enough state of charge that it thinks...
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potato reacted to Tom M's post in the thread Anyone get lower than this without having it die? with Like.
Yes. Feb 2024. I got to EA, but just barely. 85 mph speed limit, cold outside temperatures, strong headwinds. I skipped a not great...
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potato replied to the thread Electrify America removing account balance.Electrify Canada as well. Same deal. You won't get a refund of any balance you currently have, but it will be applied on the next charge...
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Are you saying the wire lacks both a neutral and ground?
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potato replied to the thread Hansshow NACS to CCS1 Extension Cable.If it's still only rated at 250 amps, you are certifiably insane plugging it in to a Supercharger that delivers 500 amps. I guess it's...
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I think if you're the type of guy to get a parts truck you're the type of guy who can use a parts truck. It's sorta a self-selecting...
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potato replied to the thread Changing charging amps.Your profile doesn't say what year your truck is. Some models have the ability to adjust the max current from somewhere in the charge...
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After driving the Lightning for 3 year (an no prior experience driving a pickup), I can with 100% confidence that I still suck at...
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potato replied to the thread Tesla Supercharger PSA.Regardless of plug count. The root of the problem is that most DCFC stations are not pull through like all gas stations are. I'm glad...
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As someone who tows with their truck, the worst placement of a charge port is in the rear of the vehicle. Putting aside all theory...
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while many might complain about either where their own vehicle has the charging port, or how their favorite DCFC is designed...
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potato replied to the thread EV Connect at Ford dealership.Tesla is the only one who truly understood that seamless public charging is REQUIRED to get people on board with EVs. Everyone else...
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potato reacted to djwildstar's post in the thread After 2 years it finally happened. Bricked/Ran out of juice in rush hour traffic with wife & dogs onboard with Like.
These are observed charging rates. The 2022-2023 model year trucks shipped with a DC charging current limit of 450A and 61C limit on...
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All trucks should have the charging port in the very front right. This would make any (tesla) charger accessible (towing a trailer or...
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potato replied to the thread OBD and Forscan. Sound like cool ideas but….An OBD dongle + Forscan are needed to change module configuration. For me that includes several things, all of which are important to...
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potato replied to the thread Glare Free Headlights enabled with Forscan, but no difference?.That is exactly the problem that it solves. It dims the part where the other car is, and just that part, plenty early, leaving the...
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potato replied to the thread After 2 years it finally happened. Bricked/Ran out of juice in rush hour traffic with wife & dogs onboard.Are those ABRP numbers, or your actual measured numbers? I am under the impression that you get that 500 amp 10 minute boost at the...