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Old 01-03-2013, 01:49 AM   #9
bal00
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Originally Posted by Hondaslayer View Post
That said, something like a "battery de-powering" tool should be something issued to a regional service rep, unless GM is expecting a lot of battery failures, or offered as a rental on an as needed basis. Like a lot of special tools, I can see this one sitting around collecting dust (much like SOA's "lead ass" for testing the passenger ODS)
Just speculating here, but GM may be forcing dealers to buy the tool because damaged cells might need to be discharged quickly in order to avoid a 'thermal event'.

NHTSA's Volt caught fire after sitting for a while, so they probably don't want damaged Volts sitting on dealer lots with live batteries while they're waiting for a tool to arrive.
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