BATTERY Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
TESTING PROCEDURE
TEST STEP
RESULT
ACTION TO TAKE
VISUAL INSPECTION
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Remove negative cable, then positive cable.
CLEAN terminals and
clamps. GO to Al.
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Check for dirty or corroded connections.
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LOOSE BATTERY POST
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Check for loose battery post.
REPLACE battery.
CRACKED BATTERY ‘COVER
l
Remove
and shields.
REPLACE battery.
l
Check for
case or cover.
TEST INDICATOR/OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST
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Turn headlights on for 15 seconds
Turn headlights off for 2 minutes to allow
voltage to stabilize.
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Disconnect cables.
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Read open circuit voltage.
LOAD TEST
CHARGE battery at 5
Blue dot invisible and’
amps then GO to
open circuit voltage under
12.4 volts
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Connect a load tester to the battery.
Load the
at the recommended discharge rate
(see LOAD TEST RATE CHART) for 15 seconds.
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Read voltage after 15 seconds, then remove load.
REPLACE battery.
Voltage is less than
minimum listed (white
indicator).
OK
Battery OK.
Voltage is more than
minimum listed.
Load Test
(Amps)
210 amps
LOAD TEST RATE CHART
Cranking
Reserve
Rating
Capacity
433 amps
79 minutes
Application
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