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hi, is there a way to check the battery health without using obde device.

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Hi spot on, the Hybrid battery pack, how do i check it's health?

veeeight said:
@SweepieW176 the OP may be asking about the HV battery pack in his hybrid car, as opposed to the 12V starter battery

In any case - sorry to disagree with you - but using a voltmeter will only give an indication of the SOC of the battery (and maybe if a cell is down) - not the SOH of a battery.

if you really have nothing better to do and the alternative is sticking matchsticks in your eyes - have a read of the thread below, it will explain why a simple “voltmeter test” does not apply to “modern” cars with EU6 “smart alternator” technology ……

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