Volvo S60 & V60 The mid level Volvo sedan and wagon that offer power, performance and an exciting ride.

Low Battery Indicator

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 01:59 PM
  #1  
Hoodoo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Low Battery Indicator

I installed new battery and then a few weeks later , when I am parked and using radio without vehicle running the “Low Battery” indicator comes on the dash, not sure what the issue is? Maybe have slow drain somewhere? Thanks for feedback, Kim
 
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 02:46 PM
  #2  
hoonk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 5,111
Likes: 675
From: GA
Default

What exact battery did you purchase and install? And did you reset the battery monitoring system? (not resetting the battery monitor won't cause the low battery message)

Some Volvos beginning in about 2010 need to have a 30772236 or equivalent battery to avoid the dreaded low battery message. Interstate sells the Mt92-t7, which is the same exact battery (with an interstate sticker) Advance Auto parts sells a Die Hard Gold battery part number 92/t7-2. -

If you compare those 3 batteries they are exactly the same other than the brand sticker - and they all have a made in Germany sticker on them - (all the other interstate batteries I sold were made in America - so something about the makeup of that specific battery)

I'm certain others sell the same T7 battery as the volvo dealer also.




 
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 02:54 PM
  #3  
Hoodoo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default

Okay , thanks for the info, the battery was bought at Costco
 
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 03:10 PM
  #4  
Hoodoo's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default




 
Reply
Old Oct 10, 2021 | 03:16 PM
  #5  
hoonk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 5,111
Likes: 675
From: GA
Default

H6 will give you the low battery message on some cars

google how to reset the battery monitor also (or use a compatible scan tool) - your new battery might last longer.
 
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2021 | 05:09 PM
  #6  
ES6T's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,517
Likes: 73
Default

You need to reset the battery monitor sensor.
 
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2021 | 04:26 PM
  #7  
Stewart-18's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Default

How do you do that? and where is it on the car?

I also suggest to the OP to buy a multimeter so he can check the voltage at least once a week.

 
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2021 | 08:24 PM
  #8  
hoonk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 5,111
Likes: 675
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by Stewart-18
How do you do that? and where is it on the car?
The Battery monitoring system is reset using a Compatible scan tool or Vida. There is also a method posted on you tube using buttons, switches, sticks and hands clasped together while looking lovingly at the sky. (and muttering pleasant words)

The battery monitoring sensor is the little thing wired between the positive and negative cables on top of the battery.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SoS60
Volvo S60 & V60
23
Oct 25, 2025 04:18 PM
Stewart-18
Volvo S60 & V60
4
Sep 10, 2020 05:09 PM
Stevo4
Volvo S60 & V60
0
Dec 27, 2009 02:25 PM
Dolly
General Volvo Chat
2
Jun 12, 2008 05:40 PM
raymondo
Volvo V70
1
Nov 30, 2005 07:55 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:30 PM.