Charging Low Voltage (12/24V) Lithium Batteries – An Update
Several years ago, we first explored the increasing prevalence of lithium batteries being deployed in low voltage (12V/24V) vehicle applications. These include usage of lithium batteries as the starting battery in an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, as well as the low voltage battery in Hybrid (HEV), Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) vehicle designs. In this month’s article, we further explore this topic, as lithium batteries continue to gain exposure in vehicle applications, creating more questions for our customers related to how to manage these batteries.
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Product Spotlight

ES6000 - 12 Volt Jump Starter

The ES6000 is as convenient as it is powerful, with 54” heavy-duty #4 AWG welding cable leads to enable ideal unit placement during jump starting and Industrial Grade Hot JawTM clamps to transfer maximum power to the disabled vehicle. It also features automatic charging from its included wall charger and LED indication of onboard battery status at the push of a button, so you always know where you stand in terms of jump starting readiness.

CLORE STORIES

JNC325 Starts it All – Even an Old Tractor!

“We just received our Jump-N-Carry JNC325 jump starter yesterday. It is for my daughter’s 2005 Ford for just in case. So, we decided to try the Clore JNC325 on an Allis Chalmers 185 tractor that has two very old (like 15 year old) very dead batteries. We hooked up the

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The ES6000 is a Monster on the Farm

“I have been doing automotive repairs for my company with a count as high as 13 vehicles for 35 years and on my own vehicles for my whole life. Jump starts with cables and lack of them when not available prompted me to order a jump pack I could carry

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PRO-LOGIX Power Supplies Delivering Exceptional Service

“Great quality chargers! I have a big shop. We purchased a total of 14 PRO-LOGIX units, and they are all working great, with no issues for over 2 years. I am replacing 22 more chargers soon whenever an offer is available, replacing Deutronic and Midtronics chargers with these PRO-LOGIX units.”

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RESOURCES

Mercedes-Benz Ghost Codes

We’ve got another quick one, this time related to a Mercedes-Benz E550, but with implications across the model offering. In this post, Will from Rhode Island breaks down issues he encountered on his own vehicle, which occurred while he was performing an entire suspension update. As he notes, “Just prior

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Mustang Won’t Power Down

This month, we’ve got a quick one, but it might just help you save a ton of time and hassle. In this post, James from Michigan recounts how he resolved a tricky Mustang that would continue to run for several minutes after it was turned off. It’s quick and right

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Is There Any Such Thing as a Purely Mechanical Repair?

This month, we’re back to asking a fundamental question about today’s repair environment, “Is there any such thing as a purely mechanical repair on a late model vehicle?” The question was prompted by a recent case study posted on the Diagnostic Network forum by Travis in Arizona. In it, he

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