Batter Saver on some systems may have reduced power message

[Xman]

Battery Saver mode on some devices may have reduced power message. I get this periodically after starting with auto start. Then media is unavailable on screen. When I restart truck it goes away .

 

[markabby]

And?

 

[Xman]

And?

Why is this happening? What's the issue

 

[GTyankee]

I googled your Rams battery saver mode

Looks like others are asking too

2019 Ram 6.4l battery saver mode - Google Search

I copied this:
Looks like the Battery Saver Mode comes on when the vehicle is diverting more power to replenishing the battery than operating "non-essential" equipment.

 

[markabby]

copied this....

"In a nutshell, your ride's battery-saver active system maximizes the remaining current on your battery in situations when the battery and alternator do not provide enough current flow. It works similar to the “battery saver” mode you have on your smartphone.Oct 23, 2023"


but, my question is what or why is using more power than what the battery and alternator can supply?

ir, does it mean the battery is weak or old?

 

[Xman]

I wounder the same thing why. It doesn't store a code so dealer is clueless. It's random also. Can go weeks to months never doing it

 

[Xman]

It's been a issue for 1+yrs

 

[turkeybird56]

It's been a issue for 1+yrs

When is the last time U put a toaster tester on the battery and load tested it? My thoughts are: Battery weak and/or Alternator not functioning correctly. SO I would load test that battery 1st and work from there. You have original battery???

 

[Xman]

Yes original battery

 

[Dredger]

From the owner's manual:

 

[GTyankee]

either your battery has reached its life span
or
your Alternator's internal regulator is not allowing the alternator to produce more juice.

Mopars internal regulator is set to something like 80% charge rate, at Factory setting