Since the introduction of the first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) more than 16 years ago, this technology has now earned its place as an essential part of the automotive service market. The HEV high voltage (HV) battery pack is by far the system that is most subjected to aging and failure, and can significantly affect the performance of the vehicle.
Attendees will learn:
- What are contributing factors to battery pack failure and what those in the business should know about battery pack aging.
- Is proactive maintenance on battery packs important and why.
- How to confidently confirm a battery pack failure or validate a current complaint by testing the pack State-of-Health (SOH) using a simple drive cycle and scan tool BEFORE replacing a Hybrid Battery.
- How the battery pack can significantly affect vehicle fuel economy and driveability, even if the MIL is not illuminated and there are no diagnostic codes.
- The importance of selecting a quality rebuilt battery pack supplier and how this affects a shop's profitability.
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