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Thermo King
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Battery Charger Fault – Unit Forced to Low Speed

The battery charger has a fault, and the unit is forced to low speed to protect the system.

Possible causes

  • Slight overload on the charger
  • Charger temperature above average
  • Old battery requiring excessive charging current
  • Programmed power limitation

Recommended actions

  • Check battery state of health
  • Confirm no extra loads are connected to the battery
  • Inspect charger compartment ventilation
  • Monitor if error disappears as unit cools down

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