replace the 12v
The 12V battery seems to be working fine since I had recharged it as described in my original post. During my earlier troubleshooting, I also had connected an external battery and the results were the same. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JFJLP6/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1replace the 12v
I disconnected the battery minder 3 hours ago, and I am getting a reading of 12.68 Volts. I will check again tomorrow, but it seems like the battery is okay.Fanofearth is right, replace the 12V battery. Yes, I understand you recharged it and it worked afterwards. It's because you recharged it and used it immediately. The 12V battery was most likely damaged since it was discharged so low and now it won't hold the charge for any length of time.
If you want to be sure before throwing parts at it, use a Voltmeter and check the voltage of the battery, using the same spots that you'd hook a trickle charger up to it to check the voltage. It should be over 12V (ideally 12.4-12.6V) if the battery is in good shape. My bet is that you'll find something much much less.
Thanks for keeping on top of this Lormax. This morning the battery read 12.70. I did another hard reset and now the key fob is locking and unlocking the car, the mirrors automatically fold in after locking, and open when unlocking. However....The instrument cluster, touch screen display, start button still show no sign of life, the car does not start.Keep us posted on what the battery reads after sitting overnight. Thanks!
You VCM isn't waking up . If the car has 12 volts more then likely the VCM lost the wake up signal .The three modules that wake up when you open the door is the Instrument cluster the HVAC unit and the DSU or the shifter . When you open the door does the instrument cluster light up at all and show you how many miles left on the battery and the mileage of the car .Feel free to PM me I will discuss your optionsThanks for keeping on top of this Lormax. This morning the battery read 12.70. I did another hard reset and now the key fob is locking and unlocking the car, the mirrors automatically fold in after locking, and open when unlocking. However....The instrument cluster, touch screen display, start button still show no sign of life, the car does not start.
It sounds like you have an understanding of the problem. When I open the door, the instrument cluster the HVAC and DSU show no sign of life.You VCM isn't waking up . If the car has 12 volts more then likely the VCM lost the wake up signal .The three modules that wake up when you open the door is the Instrument cluster the HVAC unit and the DSU or the shifter . When you open the door does the instrument cluster light up at all and show you how many miles left on the battery and the mileage of the car .Feel free to PM me I will discuss your options
The VCM has lost it's wakeup signal to those modules do you have a local Fisker Dealer and where are you located ?It sounds like you have an understanding of the problem. When I open the door, the instrument cluster the HVAC and DSU show no sign of life.
I will have to check if the two Fisker Dealers who were selling in Chicago still support the car.The VCM has lost it's wakeup signal to those modules do you have a local Fisker Dealer and where are you located ?
I live in Chicago. I purchased the car from Fields Fisker which is shut down, however Fields is supporting the Fisker's at Fields BMW (close to Chicago).The VCM has lost it's wakeup signal to those modules do you have a local Fisker Dealer and where are you located ?
Not really if you suspect a problem 12 volt battery the battery can be load checked like any other car . Usually a battery will last many years if its charged properly and not left to drain all the way till it's dead .Thanks got the update glad to here it was fixable ..
Since dead / weak battery cause that many problems Do u recommend change the 12 battery every 2 years
Regardless if it working or not?
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And thank you very much @Harleyguy. You were right on the money!!!I spoke with this customer and gave him the information needed to get the VCM back up and running .