Symptoms of hybid failure

Salam Ramadhan members...

The last post I did was on the main cause of premature battery failure. At least from the preliminary data based on the simple survey, we managed to pinpoint one of the culprits of the battery failure in Malaysia- excessive heat. We do frequent start and stop driving with the air cond on full blast. We do extremely high-speed highway chase sometimes exceeding the normal speed limit for a long time on the highway and even sometime over the trunk road. We also park our car under the direct sun without any shades. All these behaviors to some extent contribute to the premature battery failure earlier than expected.

Some of the members were asking what are some of the symptoms or signs of battery failures but not many responses were forthcoming from the members. We -the concerned- owners need these signs to prepare us for any eventualities so that we won't be stuck in the deserted area with no help in sight.

From some of the members who have experienced battery failure, they were saying that in general there were no obvious symptoms that were there to warn them. There were just shocked and surprised to just see the " Check Hybrid System" display sign suddenly appeared on the meter clusters. It is just like sudden death. Suddenly, you have to face it. (We all are going to face it eventually but differs as to when our time will come).

But after reading some articles I managed to compile some warning signs that sometimes would warn us. The following are some of the signs or symptoms of battery failure

1. The car will run on combustion even under light acceleration. Normally, the combustion or the engine will automatically be turned on once we really push hard for speed or for hard acceleration but when there is a battery failure even the lightest acceleration requires support from the engine. This may indicate possible battery failure.

2. Fuel economy will drop off significantly. We normally get high 14 and for some of you 17 0r 18 km a liter if you are gentle with the accelerator. If suddenly your fuel economy is off the target, you can start to pinpoint to the traction battery.

3. Fully charged battery disappear mysteriously. One night when you come back home from Genting Highlands that battery indicator is fully charged to the brim, The next morning when you attempt to start the car you notice the battery level is half or left only with two bars. This might also be a symptom of battery failure.

4. The combustion engine occasionally would start to recharge the battery. If there is a battery failure the charging of the battery would come up more regularly or more often. This also could be one of the symptoms of battery failure is about to happen.

So, guys, these are some of the symptoms of what may be signs that your batteries are not in good health. If you experienced this you need to send your car for a full battery check to find out the health of the battery cells is in good condition. A mismatched of cell in terms of power could also accelerate the cause of battery failure.

Happy motoring everyone