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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY SYSTEM PROBLEMS

  • US 20170146611A1
  • Filed: 11/23/2015
  • Published: 05/25/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for diagnosing a battery system problem in a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:

  • gathering one or more load related readings and one or more non-load related readings, wherein load related readings reflect performance of the battery system during a cranking event;

    using at least one load related reading, at least one non-load related reading, or a combination of one or more load related readings and non-load related readings to determine if there is a battery system problem;

    when it is determined that there is a battery system problem, then determining if there is a battery specific problem; and

    when it is determined that there is a battery system problem and no battery specific problem, then diagnosing a battery connection problem.

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