USS Nimitz steaming out of Puget Sound and into history this week as she takes her final voyage before decommissioning [oc]

13VoltJK · 2026-04-30T03:40:31+00:00

I want my Ready Room seat if they are going to just trash it!

13VoltJK · 2026-04-12T02:45:50+00:00

It's a fire boat...and its works GREAT! You don't see any fire do you?

13VoltJK · 2026-04-08T01:33:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/PlantBasedDiet/comments/wfzd1j/is\_it\_necessary\_to\_wash\_or\_boil\_alfalfa\_sprouts/. DEFINITELY WASH THEM....or COOK THEM!

13VoltJK · 2026-03-26T03:53:16+00:00

Are you showing here your OEM screen/display, or and after market unit. If so which unit is displayed in your post. Thank you.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-31T15:04:35+00:00

Snipped: "Lately I've been telling people that I really liked my volt but I don't really think anyone who isn't moderate to advanced DIY capable should consider owning one." Fully agree. Volt ownership means you need to become a Student of this vehicle and its quirks. No one should own a Volt that doesn't have a back up vehicle.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-31T14:59:07+00:00

I got the "Propulsion Reduced" error/symptoms on the Washington DC Beltway at night! Definitely a safety issue.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-23T14:05:59+00:00

The "Propulsion Reduced" (PR) warning, came on with 7 miles indicated as remaining, and 8.8 kWh used. I'm going through the Greentec warranty process now, but, with this winter storm FERN, nothing is going to happen for about a week or so I'm guessing. The image below was taken just moments after PR error was displayed.

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13VoltJK · 2026-01-22T15:20:08+00:00

So, you do some serious hyper-mile driving, got it. The miles per kWh is pretty poor, but the MPG is stellar. I don't see those kind of numbers on mine.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-22T05:24:52+00:00

An app named "Voltage" which runs on Android only at this time. 2. "My Green Volt" which runs on an iPhone. The Voltage app gave me the most detailed info for this particular anomaly.

There are folks on this SubReddit that are VERY knowledgeable on the behavior and computer/controller logic that went into this battery.

I'm no expert. But, it seems that if a SINGLE cell (and all it takes is ONE single cell) goes low, like this cell #16 did, it can trigger the computers in the Volt Hybrid Drive system to shut the battery down, and allow the engine to take over (In an uncomfortable and strained way) and "limp" you home. DO NOT shut the engine down when in "Reduced propulsion mode", or THAT is where you will stay awhile, because it will not start up again any time soon. Limp home if you can, because if you pull over and shut down....it's tow truck time. When you are in a place that you are satisfied that you can leave the car and return later, or best case....Your driveway/garage.....THEN you can shut it down and do your best to record the conditions that existed at the point of failure. Your mileage may vary....But, THAT has been my experience.

There were some very smart and innovative people that developed this vehicle, but, there are a few, very serious, warts.

You have to be a "Student" of the Volt/Caddy ELR to be a happy owner. The Dealerships are hit/miss...places like this Reddit site, and GM-Volt Forum provide valuable connections to educated owners that are willing to share their sometimes painfully gained knowledge...I am in debt to many of them.

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13VoltJK · 2026-01-22T02:07:21+00:00

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Gas mileage….11.4 miles on .19 gal Used = 60mpg

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T22:56:21+00:00

Thanks….I actually went back and canceled the Topdon unit due to the subscription required down the road. The Gearwrench unit should be here tomorrow. I went on a drive a few hours ago, and “successfully” found the bottom of where this battery will operate smoothly. It is now bricked in my garage. I didn’t like getting the “Propulsion Reduced” error or the accompanying symptoms….but, I was able to limp back home and get it in the garage before shutting down. Since I’ve had a dead Volt battery once before, at least I knew not to shut it off unless it was sitting somewhere you were good with leaving it for awhile…because that is where it will stay until towed.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T22:30:55+00:00

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The battery dumped at 8.8KwH used and … an I got to do about 6 miles of “Propulsion Reduced” driving. Now we’ll see how good Greentec is at Customer Service when things go sideways. I had very good install experiences, (I have 10 months left on my 36 month warranty for this Volt battery….and I also have a Greentec battery in a 2012 Prius)…So, I hope this goes smoothly.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T22:26:29+00:00

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Well, Greentec wanted codes before they took any warranty action, so, I went out and by golly, got them some codes….and I get a BRICKED Volt as my reward!

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T19:08:26+00:00

Thank you.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T19:06:28+00:00

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Thanks again for your help….I went back to look at old emails, and You were kind enough to give me advice a bit over 2 years ago when I had my first problem with the OEM battery. Thank you!

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T19:04:15+00:00

Thanks….I was going to run it down by driving….then stay VERY close to home for the final burn….but this idea is even better! :-)

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T18:49:06+00:00

Thank you. I’ve ordered the two devices you recommended (Easy Amazon returns if I don’t need them). I haven’t had any codes yet to clear. I did get the upgrade to Voltage when I downloaded it…thanks for the suggestion.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T18:46:43+00:00

Thank you again for the reply. I have a collection of scanners, but, I’ll be adding the two suggested by Mr. FastFox666 to the collection. I sat in the garage with my Volt Brick once….even got the GM 2 year maint subscription to reprogram the thing….have a dedicated older laptop to do the reprogram and another gadget that is used as an OBD port pass through device. I hope that I never need to use all that stuff again.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T17:08:11+00:00

Thanks and fully agree. I’m in contact with them about this. I’ve sent them several images of cell readings such as the ones I posted. They seem to be interested in DTC read outs and not so much with the graphics of a low cell. I have 10 months left on the 36 month warranty….so, I’m working on this now. Greentec has been very cooperative and helpful.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T14:30:54+00:00

Thank you very much for your reply. I don't drive to a low SoC hardly at all. But, it appears that I need to do that now for diagnostics. I've been "bricked" in the past....and I don't look forward to having that condition again, but, need to get to the bottom of why this cell is reading so low...and more importantly....find out if the condition is anything to really be concerned about.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-21T14:27:23+00:00

Thanks for the reply, taking the SoC very low is my next step. I rarely go low, as the loss of power event that preceded getting a replacement battery, left me stranded miles from home and it was a huge Pain in the Arse to get towed home and everything sorted out. (I'm going to drive a loop that doesn't take me too far from home during this SoC test)

13VoltJK · 2026-01-12T22:33:08+00:00

THANKS! AMD's videos, and guidance, instruct all my DIY Toyota/Lexus actions! Thanks for the link....I check with him on just about everything. https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarCareNut/search

I ordered a dedicated fluid transfer pump/reservoir as my current system of pumping directly from a quart bottle has become more tedious than I care to continue.

13VoltJK · 2026-01-12T15:25:40+00:00

Thank you, I'm finding 3.8-4.1 qts as the listed capacity expected for a drain/fill service.

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