Weber says 12v battery can't start the ICE

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Originally Posted by nater

My EV has a 12v Aux battery. It is used to engage the contactor. Without a 12v battery, you can't "start" any car, including the Volt. Forget turning over the ICE, the car won't move, even with the big battery full.

Nate

Pretty much ALL of the current hybrids work this way. The 12V rail is absolutely essential as it operates most all of the energy control system, including the closure of safety contactors from the primary HV source. The Volt will be no different in that respect.
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