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Scenarios



SCENARIOS

A Midtronics tester if available may be used to determine the battery condition in the scenarios below.

PORT OF ENTRY







Immediately following the receipt of a vehicle at the port of entry proceed as follows:
Carry out a O/C voltage test.
Compare your results - carry out the recommended actions accordingly.

ARRIVAL AT THE DEALERSHIP







On arrival at the dealer a battery open circuit voltage test must be carried out to ensure the vehicles battery is in a satisfactory condition to put into storage.
Compare your results - carry out the recommended actions accordingly.

VEHICLES IN STORAGE







Perform an O.C. voltage test Compare your results - carry out the recommended actions accordingly. Providing the battery open circuit voltage is 12.5V or above the transit relay in place or the battery disconnected the vehicle may be stored. The battery must be tested & or re-charged every month, and MUST BE re-charged after every three month period irrespective of any test. Record your test results on the vehicle storage history sheet to indicate when a recharge will be necessary.

DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER







It is essential that the following actions are conducted in the 24 hours prior to the agreed hand over time.
Perform an open circuit voltage test then Set clock, set radio etc.
Compare your results - carry out the recommended actions accordingly.