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Wilder · 07-24-2011, 02:37 PM

As i was driving home today i noticed that on my digital speedometer it said "Battery Saver Active." Is this something i should be worried about?

The Stig · 07-24-2011, 02:45 PM

You might have a slow drain on your battery. Have you done any electrical work recently?

allmotor · 07-24-2011, 02:46 PM

did a quick google search and found this...

"The battery saver light is activated when the PCM module detects low battery output or charging system output."

Wilder · 07-24-2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

You might have a slow drain on your battery. Have you done any electrical work recently?

No thats why im so confused, about 2 months ago i got a new battery but that was the last thing i did to it.

carbon8 · 07-24-2011, 02:50 PM

how many volts is the alternator putting out. it may be going out.

carbon8 · 07-24-2011, 02:51 PM

Do you have subs and a amp.

Wilder · 07-24-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbon8

Do you have subs and a amp.

nope, but i keep my music at about 20 volume, (which probably isn't good) and to save battery i turned my headlights off

ShnOmac · 07-24-2011, 03:02 PM

Sounds like you may want to have the battery and/or Alternator checked. This is straight out of the owners manual....

Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when
the vehicle has detected that the
battery voltage is dropping beyond
a reasonable point. The battery
saver system starts reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may
be able to notice. At the point that
features are disabled, this message
is displayed. It means that the
vehicle is trying to save the charge
in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to
recharge.

http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/...aro_owners.pdf

PG 5-34

07-24-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
Wilder Synergy Green <3 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 363 View My Garage	Need Help! As i was driving home today i noticed that on my digital speedometer it said "Battery Saver Active." Is this something i should be worried about? __________________ Join my group! "Young Camaro Owners"

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The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	You might have a slow drain on your battery. Have you done any electrical work recently? __________________

07-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#3
allmotor movin' down the motorway Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA Posts: 740	did a quick google search and found this... "The battery saver light is activated when the PCM module detects low battery output or charging system output." __________________ 417 stroker - Florida Speed and Power

07-24-2011, 02:50 PM	#5
carbon8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,2008 Hayabusa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yukon,Oklahoma Posts: 621	how many volts is the alternator putting out. it may be going out.

07-24-2011, 02:51 PM	#6
carbon8 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS,2008 Hayabusa Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yukon,Oklahoma Posts: 621	Do you have subs and a amp.

07-24-2011, 03:02 PM	#8
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Sounds like you may want to have the battery and/or Alternator checked. This is straight out of the owners manual.... Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/...aro_owners.pdf PG 5-34