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Old 11-09-2016 | 02:44 PM
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Battery / Amp Gauge

First a little disclaimer:

If this is a stupid question, I' m either:
1. Stoned, because we can smoke pot in California now, or
2. Tired, because I stayed up watching election, or
3. Stupid, because... well... My parents grew up in the 60's

Anyway. Where is the gauge that shows current draw/charge/level for battery/alternator?

Thanks in advance,
Twack
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 03:05 PM
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While we are at it, where is the OIL LIFE gauge? Does FORD have those? All my Chevys have.
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 03:34 PM
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The Oil Life gauge is in the instrument cluster screen in one of the menu options. I believe the one that has tire pressure info in it.
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 03:43 PM
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I just went through every screen and cant find the damn thing. I can find the OIL LIFE RESET, just not the gauge
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RubyRed350Platinum
I just went through every screen and cant find the damn thing. I can find the OIL LIFE RESET, just not the gauge
I was looking for the same thing today with same result. I'm hoping someone will give you the answer.
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 05:55 PM
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OK, you are almost there. Go to that oil life reset and hit OK. It takes you to another screen that shows the percentage.

Steps.
Go to settings on cluster screen.
Advanced settings
Vehicle
Oil life reset (actually hit OK or right arrow)
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jdunk54nl
OK, you are almost there. Go to that oil life reset and hit OK. It takes you to another screen that shows the percentage.

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Go to settings on cluster screen.
Advanced settings
Vehicle
Oil life reset (actually hit OK or right arrow)
Which takes me to a blank screen. Says Oil life reset in blue at the top and then it says to press OK to reset at the bottom. Do we need to reset it as it may have never been set at KTP?
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 06:09 PM
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Maybe, mine said 91% at that screen and hold ok to reset.
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 07:30 PM
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I reset it and it said it was reset, but the center of the screen is blank where you would expect the percentage to show. To the dealership we go.
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 07:46 PM
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I only have the small screen but here is what that menu looks like for me
 
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Old 11-09-2016 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jdunk54nl
I only have the small screen but here is what that menu looks like for me
thanks for the picture. I'm glad to know that I'm going to the correct screen. Mine is blank between "Oil life reset" and "hold ok to reset". So unless someone posts on the forum a fix before I make it to the dealership, we'll see what they have to say. Thanks again
 
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Old 11-10-2016 | 08:04 AM
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Where is the BATTERY information?
 
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Old 11-10-2016 | 08:21 AM
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Where is the BATTERY information?
I have not been able to find one, I do not believe the 2.3" screen has one at all.
 
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Old 11-10-2016 | 11:50 AM
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Mine does not show the Oil Life % either. Guessing it's not programed in or as I just got the Oil changed it's not dirty(?) yet.
 
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Old 11-10-2016 | 12:39 PM
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Guys,

Having owned 6.2L trucks and 6.7L trucks, the answer is that easy. Gas trucks have a % Remaining screen, and diesel trucks do not. Plowjockey's truck is a gas truck based upon the lack of a turbo boost gauge in the cluster. The gas trucks simply rely on a miles driven / days since last reset timer. The diesel trucks have a much more complex oil change reminder based upon how hard you drive your trucks, how hot they get, how many regens, etc, etc. There is no info except when the oil change soon / oil change required comes on, because the % could change based upon your driving habits.

The sole battery gauge would be the red battery dummy light that comes on when your battery is not being charged, along with a message on the screen.
 


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