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Recently I was playing with auto enginuity and i noticed my battery current with the engine running is -3274, and with the engine not running 3270ish.
I'm trying to determine if the computer some how caculates load based on these numbers so I need a good reference because i have modified my eletrical system i cannot trust these numbers to be true.
So, my question is. Anyone out there that has a scan tool with the capbility to read from the body control module, please take a picture of what your Battery Current is with the engine running, and with the engine not running please
I would prefer, if possible, if it was a picture for validity purposes.
ill see what i can pull up with HPT tomorrow, just remember if you go and replace it, there are two different styles depending on the input voltage to the BCM.
There's also control module voltage. But what i'd it that you feel is unreliable. Pcm is going to control the voltage regardless
That's partly the reason I need another example.who knows
The current sensor plays a part in the controlling of the pulse width modulation to the alternator. My voltage has spiked to 14.5 while driving all the time.It used to drop to 12.6 and up depending on load, battery condition,etc so I'm pretty sure that sensor bit the dust, just wish someone else could read that pid to confirm my suspicions, but I'll find another way to test it if need be
That's partly the reason I need another example.who knows
The current sensor plays a part in the controlling of the pulse width modulation to the alternator. My voltage has spiked to 14.5 while driving all the time.It used to drop to 12.6 and up depending on load, battery condition,etc so I'm pretty sure that sensor bit the dust, just wish someone else could read that pid to confirm my suspicions, but I'll find another way to test it if need be
Those sensors are 10 dollars, just replace it and see if it helps your issue.
I believe you have to cut the battery cable off to do it. 10 dollar part and a bitch to replace.
That's no big deal, I've already done that because I run a 0 gauge wire from the alternator to the battery on a marine style post with all the cable crimped with eyelet ends.it was the sensor after testing. I also do not like replacing parts just because, regardless how cheap .I like to know how it works
Thanks everyone
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Battery Current Sensor 
