Stop start battery-powered cars have become common nowadays. It has been said that the benefits of its utilization have weighed more than the conventional batteries especially because it was built to become fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
A regular tune-up is a requirement for any type of car, especially for a car with stop-start technology. However, for cars with this kind of battery, a replacement can be a bit complicated compared to ordinary batteries. As a car owner, it is best to have common knowledge of how battery replacement can be done even though it is best that professional personnel performs it. Here are some tips to remember regarding this method.
A stop start battery should only be replaced with a battery type approved by the manufacturer. This means that a vehicle that has an AGM battery ( Absorbent Glass Mat) should only be replaced with the like while an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) can be replaced with either an EFB or AGM-compatible battery.
Since this type of battery is electronically advanced. A computer program is needed to test its functionality after it has been installed. A do-it-yourself battery replacement application is not recommended for this type of procedure. This might cause some battery malfunctions when done incorrectly which eventually leads to battery failure, increased fuel consumption, and restriction to other car accessory functions. To ensure that a compatible battery has been used for the replacement a “battery fitting” test is performed. All of the procedures done for stop-start battery replacement are guided through the iMat program. This program is not available to anyone. It is only issued to auto shops that have professional personnel capable of performing this task.
A stop-start battery is electronically linked to a Battery Management System (BMS) and the battery sensor (EBS). Whenever a start-stop battery is replaced, the EBS is programmed by a diagnostic device in the shop. This will detect the number of starts, the charging state, and the energy flow. The device used will also control the battery charging system.
This technology is only available at a stop-start battery replacement certified shop and can only be manipulated by trained personnel in this field. This is also to avoid incidents like loss of data during battery replacement. The shop does a series of tests to ensure that the vehicle will function properly even if a new battery is installed. Data loss may happen in cars with this kind of technology since the car’s power is required to be turned off during replacement. To avoid this from happening important settings should be saved and noted before the replacement process.
Furthermore, after the battery replacement, some vehicles will undergo a temporary malfunction that will take several hours due to incomplete data processing. The shop will notify the owner ahead of time regarding this issue and will give some instructions for them to take note of.
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