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    Low Battery,start engine.

    Just went to do some more work on the D4 wiring.
    Shifted vehicle,shut it down.Get "Low Voltage,Start Engine" message.
    Both batteries read 12.87V,with engine running 14.4V.
    I had the CTek on all nite as the batteries copped a hammering from the engel for 3 days in the city(no low voltage warning,fridge ran constantly) It had charged to "float" level.
    Only thing I can think is I had the earth of the CTek on the spare terminal of the crank battery,perhaps it should have been on the body or the voltage monitor circuit.
    How do I reset,as batteries/charge seem good.
    Andrew
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    Yup.. You made a boo boo..

    Earth Always to Body earth points...

    Anything you thought or learned in the past, confirm before doing on these modern vehicles..

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    So is there a re-set or will it fix itself with a drive????
    Andrew
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    You will need an IID tool or something similar.
    2012 Fuji White 3.0 D4, Rear view camera, Hi-line sound, E-diff, Xenon lights, ARB winch bar, Lightforce 240 50w HID. Brads sliders.

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    So can anyone tell me what voltage level (or other event) triggers this warning? When I got them the Traxide still had the second battery connected so it can't be too low.

    I got the warning a few times when we were away last week and its a bit unnerving in the middle of nowhere, even when you know its not a problem.

    Cheers,
    Jon

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    Sorry - what is this reset for - not familiar with a D4.

    Certainly I have no issues charging the battery with a smart charger direct to the battery terminals as long as you do not turn the ignition on but better practice is to earth at the earth stud.

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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    Sorry - what is this reset for - not familiar with a D4.

    Certainly I have no issues charging the battery with a smart charger direct to the battery terminals as long as you do not turn the ignition on but better practice is to earth at the earth stud.

    Garry
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    Quote Originally Posted by jon3950 View Post
    The Battery Management System.
    Must be a D4 thing.
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    I read on a UK site that leaving the smart key inside the vehicle overnite will also trigger the fault,key was inside the car all nite.
    Andrew
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    Andy, give Tim a quick call.
    I had a chat about the latest D4s yesterday with him.
    Too much to type - worth the call.

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