Battery - Updated Battery Test Procedure

Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.
84-057
ALL ALL ELECTRICAL
Issue Date OCT 22, '84

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE(Supersedes Service Bulletin 79-009, dated June 1979)

American Honda will process claims for battery replacement under warranty only if the battery fails the test procedure described on the back page of this bulletin.


TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

^ Battery tester with: Voltmeter with 0-18 V scale, Ammeter with 0-100 A and 0-500 A scales, and a carbon pile with 0-3000 watts.

^ 12 V Battery Charger: Fast charge capability of 50 A and slow charge capability of 5 A.


TEST PROCEDURE: See other side of this page.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Two test results (load capacity test and 3-minute fast charge test) must be entered on the claim if no slow charge is done. If the battery requires slow charging after the first load capacity test, then three test result entries are required (first and second load capacity tests and the 3-minute fast charge test).

One of the following defect codes must be used on the warranty claim to identify the failed battery:

560 - Panasonic 561 - Delco/Honda 562 - Yuasa 563 - F.B. (Furukawa Battery)

TEST PROCEDURE:

TEST PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Battery electrolyte is a sulfuric acid solution.

^ If it spills on painted surfaces, clothing, or skin, rinse it off with water immediately to minimize the damage.

^ Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when servicing a battery.

NOTE: To get accurate results, the temperature of the electrolyte must be between 60~ F and 100~ F before you test the battery.
* CAUTION: Amperage will drop as voltage increases; do not increase the amperage to compensate.