Really considering this one. Top rated (Check out reviews) AGM MADE IN THE USA. Manager at Batteries Plus said he can knock $50 off retail. Again, these have a FREE 4 year REAL replacement warranty, not prorated.
Discover the relentless power of the X2Power Group 48 premium AGM car and truck battery with a powerful 775 cold cranking amps. Only available at Batteries Plus.
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or the larger? Both same price, but CCA and RC are higher on the one below.
Discover the relentless power of the X2Power Group 94R premium AGM car and truck battery with a powerful 840 cold cranking amps. Only available at Batteries Plus.
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Side note..my battery tray is plenty big to handle the larger group 94, or do I need to stay with group 48? When I asked if the my alternator can properly maintain the larger group size, he told me that it is not an issue with new vehicles. It can create issues with much older vehicles.
Can anyone out there confirm what I was told? Just don't want electrical issues.
Thanks again all!
Charging System Operation
The purpose of the charging system is to maintain the battery charge and vehicle loads. There are 6 modes of operation and they include:
• Battery Sulfation Mode
• Charge Mode
• Fuel Economy Mode
• Head lamp Mode
• Start Up Mode
• Voltage Reduction Mode
Normal duty cycle is between 5–95%. 0–5% and 95–100% are for diagnostic purposes, with 0–5% monitoring for an open circuit and 95–100% monitoring for a short to ground at a fixed 13.8 V.
Charging System Modes
Battery Sulfation Mode The BCM will enter this mode when the interpreted Generator output voltage is less than 13.2 V for 45 minutes. When this condition exists the BCM will enter Charge Mode for 2–3 minutes. The BCM will then determine which mode to enter depending on voltage requirements.
Charge Mode The BCM will enter Charge Mode when ever one of the following conditions are met:
• Windshield wipers are ON for more than 3 s.
• Climate Control Voltage Boost Mode Request is true, as sensed by the HVAC control module via serial data. High speed cooling fan, rear defogger, and HVAC high speed blower operation can cause the BCM to enter the Charge Mode.
• The estimated battery temperature is less than 0° C (32°F).
• Battery State of Charge is less than 80%.
• Vehicle speed is greater than 145 km/h (90 mph)
• A current sensor malfunction exists.
• System voltage is determined to be below 12.56 V
When any one of these conditions is met, the system will set targeted generator output voltage to a charging voltage between 13.9–15.5 V, depending on the battery state of charge and estimated battery temperature.
Fuel Economy Mode The BCM will enter Fuel Economy Mode when the estimated battery temperature is at least 0°C (32°F) but less than or equal to 80°C (176°F), the calculated battery current is less than 15 A and greater than −8 A, and the battery state-of-charge is greater than or equal to 80%. Its targeted generator output voltage is the open circuit voltage of the battery and can be between 12.5–13.1 V. When fuel economy mode is active, the generator is not charging, only maintaining open circuit battery voltage. The BCM will exit this mode and enter Charge Mode when any of the conditions described above are present.
Headlamp Mode The BCM will enter Headlamp Mode when ever the head lamps are ON (high or low beams). Voltage will be regulated between 13.9–14.5 V.
Start Up Mode When the engine is started the BCM sets a targeted generator output voltage of 14.5 V for 30 s.
Tow/Haul Mode (if applicable) Pressing the Tow/Haul Mode button located on the center stack, the vehicle system voltage is raised and the remote (non-vehicle) battery will be charged. Having the headlamps on will raise the system voltage and if the Tow/Haul button is applied it will not serve any purpose. The voltage is regulated between 13.9-14.5 V.
