Pitstop: force-starting optima hybrid engine using gds: if you encounter an optima hybrid with a no-start...

Bulletin number

PS237

Component

Electrical system

Summary

Pitstop: force-starting optima hybrid engine using gds: if you encounter an optima hybrid with a no-start condition, check if the “ready” lamp is flashing in the cluster and verify the hybrid battery state of charge (soc) ranges from 15% to 20%. If these conditions are present, a technician may use gds to “force start” the engine and resolve the concern.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints in the electrical category.