I think you should change to a ‘totally’ different mechanic, dealer, etc. etc.! Lithium, really Elon?!?!
It's frustrating for techs too when there's no apparent solution to a problem. Sometimes we realize that there's no current solution. So we suggest a way to deal with the problem until a solution is found. So that's why we may suggest something like driving or at least running the vehicle daily. No. You SHOULDN'T have to do that. But if that act can prevent the inconvenience of having to boost your truck off, we figure it might be worth doing in the meantime. Most of us aren't trying to insult you or play on your intelligence. We're just trying to minimize your frustration and inconvenience if possible.
When I took my 24 in the Tech, asked if I didn't mind it would take three hours and gave me a ride home. I'm sure they ran it down and charged it.
All too often trueWhy read other posts when you can get other people to do your work for you.
It's called confirming you'll get a warranty replacement while it's possible!
Probably so because the Ford charger has to do its thing. . BUT it is important to be meticulous and not take any of the normal shortcuts that techs (myself included) often take. Also the draw test procedure is a bit different on a hybrid. I had to contact my field service engineer in order to get a bit more understanding. Many techs DESPISE contacting hotline because it's time consuming and we seldom get useful information in the first interaction because they give formulaic answers until you let them know that you already did the obvious. I try to frustrate them. So they'll actually CALL, instead of writing back and forth,. When I talk to them, we can go back and forth and bounce ideas off each other in real time. Once they realize they aren't talking to a dummy who just wants to be told what to do without performing the proper procedure , they'll get down to business,. Again, some techs hate dealing with hotline, but I make them EARN their pay
After my 4th visit they kept the truck overnight and did some sort of voltage test to see if or what was drawing power while it sat.Probably so because the Ford charger has to do its thing. . BUT it is important to be meticulous and not take any of the normal shortcuts that techs (myself included) often take. Also the draw test procedure is a bit different on a hybrid. I had to contact my field service engineer in order to get a bit more understanding. Many techs DESPISE contacting hotline because it's time consuming and we seldom get useful information in the first interaction because they give formulaic answers until you let them know that you already did the obvious. I try to frustrate them. So they'll actually CALL, instead of writing back and forth,. When I talk to them, we can go back and forth and bounce ideas off each other in real time. Once they realize they aren't talking to a dummy who just wants to be told what to do without performing the proper procedure , they'll get down to business,. Again, some techs hate dealing with hotline, but I make them EARN their pay
The day after I posted this comment one arrived at our dealership. It did not have a excess draw during the day when I kept checking it. But the battery was almost dead the next morning. So I am going to have to leave the stand to connect it all night and monitor several individual circuits until I see which one woke up during the night. It may take several days to find the culprit. Once I get access to the equipment. The particular equipment that I need to do this test is being used by another mechanic for a different vehicle for a stubborn electrical issue. Usually that equipment goes unused for months. Now two of us needed at the same time
I appreciate your diligence, wish you was at my dealership. Keep us informed on what you find out.
