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Old 04-03-2017, 11:28 PM   #8 (permalink)
Ecky
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I had my 12v battery die once, and the 12v dropped low enough that the hybrid system shut off, which shut off the DC-DC converter. The engine still ran even when the voltage was so low that the instrument cluster shut off. It didn't run well, but I was able to drive it across town and get home.
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