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The BATTERY will not hold a charge. Each cell when dead shows 1.99 volts
  • Posted 30 Mar 2017 05:03
  • By Steveo76
  • joined 30 Mar'17 - 2 messages
  • Texas, United States
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i wouldn't be that concerned with the voltage when it is discharged unless it is obviously too low, below what you stated. 1.99v (per cell) is not excessive.
When you check cell voltages you should charge it first, let it cool down and then check the voltage. A charged cell should read around 2.1v to 2.4v (this will vary depending on the age of the battery, the older the battery the reading will be lower obviously).

If you are reading 1.99 after charging then replace the battery.
Note: check the charger output also, make sure it is actually charging the battery, for a 24v battery during charging it can go as high as 28v or higher during charging. You want to see that high increase during charging, this verifies the charger has positive output.
  • Posted 1 Jul 2019 23:25
  • Modified 1 Jul 2019 23:26 by poster
  • By swoop223
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Connect your meter leads directly to battery positive and negative. Drive and lift the platform and note how low the voltage drops. 19.0v is the threshold....18.9v and lower, contactors and relays start dropping out.
  • Posted 1 Jul 2019 12:35
  • By Ifixit
  • joined 30 Jan'17 - 174 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Is there a drain in the electrical system on the unit? If the battery is older than three years replace it.
  • Posted 30 Mar 2017 06:43
  • By tyler_d
  • joined 23 Sep'16 - 79 messages
  • California, United States

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