Battery: Testing and Inspection
INSPECT BATTERY CONDITIONa. Check the battery for damage and deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.
b. Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
For batteries that are maintenance-free: If the electrolyte quantity is below the recommended amount, replace the battery.
For batteries that are not maintenance-free: If the electrolyte quantity is below the recommended amount, add distilled water.
CAUTION: If the battery is depleted or if the engine cannot be started easily, the engine may not be recovered properly. Recharge the battery and perform inspections again before returning the vehicle to the customer.
INSPECT BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
a. Except maintenance - free battery
1. Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Voltage: 1.25 to 1.29 at 2 degrees C (68 degrees F)
If the result is not as specified, charge the battery.
INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
a. Maintenance - free battery
1. After the vehicle has run for 20 minutes, stop the engine.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and turn on the headlight, blower fan and defogger for 1 minute.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Measure the battery voltage.
Voltage: 1.25 to 1.29 V at 2 degrees C (68 degrees F)
If the result is not as specified, charge the battery.
INSPECT BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND FUSES
a. Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.
If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.
b. Measure the resistance of the fusible link and fuse.
Resistance: Below 1 Ohm
If the result is not as specified, replace the fusible link and/or fuse.