I've got a unique problem. Not sure who can help, but I'll throw it out there. I recently had my HV battery replaced and felt the need to get the Forscan-Lite software and OBD module so I can see what is going on if I have problems. Unfortunately, I've already had the need to use it. My FFE hasn't been charging reliably and has had many charge faults. I started using the Forscan and poked around and found that the charge current was very low and would cycle on and off...all the while flashing the appropriate quadrant of the charge ring making it look like everything was ok. Forscan was showing 2A of current at 240V cycling on for 30 seconds or so and 30 seconds off. The on-board charger at about 150F or more. So I let it rest awhile till the temp got down to 117F. When I started charging again, it would charge at 29A until it got above 150 or so and then start to drop. If left to continue, it would get to 2A and eventually Fault. I also noticed a pump in the engine compartment on the driver's side would kick off...and a bit loud...louder than usual.
Eventually I noticed that the coolant was very low and I got some Motocraft Orange and added it. Pump quieted down a bunch, but I still notice that the charger temp increases and eventually gets too hot as before. Squeezing the coolant lines, it doesn't seem that the hoses are all that full. It seems to me that the coolant system needs to be primed or something to get the air bubbles out. Anyone have a similar experience? I'll likely take it back to the Ford Dealer Monday, but it would be much easier to do it myself if possible and save the hassle of taking to the dealer.
One thing to note...I've very impressed with the Forscan tool. Is there an explanation somewhere of the different measurements and status? For the most part I've been dumping everything and seeing what changes relative to what I'm doing.
Eventually I noticed that the coolant was very low and I got some Motocraft Orange and added it. Pump quieted down a bunch, but I still notice that the charger temp increases and eventually gets too hot as before. Squeezing the coolant lines, it doesn't seem that the hoses are all that full. It seems to me that the coolant system needs to be primed or something to get the air bubbles out. Anyone have a similar experience? I'll likely take it back to the Ford Dealer Monday, but it would be much easier to do it myself if possible and save the hassle of taking to the dealer.
One thing to note...I've very impressed with the Forscan tool. Is there an explanation somewhere of the different measurements and status? For the most part I've been dumping everything and seeing what changes relative to what I'm doing.