Battery - Testing and Replacement

File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System

Bulletin No.: 00-06-03-003

Date: May, 2000

INFORMATION

Subject:
Battery Testing and Replacement

Models:
1997-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks (Except 2001 Chevrolet Corvette)

This bulletin is being issued to provide additional information to Corporate Bulletin Number 99-06-03-012, issued December, 1999. It does not supersede that bulletin.

In a continuing effort to improve battery quality in our products, General Motors extensively monitors battery warranty claim information submitted by dealers. It has become apparent that although many dealers are following the procedures as listed in Corporate Bulletin Number 99-06-03-012, some dealers are not adhering to the stated policy. Proper information is critical to quality improvements. The following are several points regarding the testing procedure that are critical to providing correct information.

^ The correct CCA rating must be entered in the Midtronics tester.

^ The seven-digit Midtronics tester code is a critical piece of information. The procedure states that if the battery fails the "In Vehicle" test, the technician must disconnect the battery cables. (Do not remove the battery from the vehicle at this time.) Install the terminal adapters and re-test the battery using the tester's "Out of Vehicle" test. Replace the battery only if the second test shows a REPLACE BATTERY or BAD CELL result. The test code from the SECOND TEST must be entered in the comments section of the warranty claim.

Important:
Failure to provide the Midtronics "Out of Vehicle" test code on the warranty claim may subject the claim to rejection.

^ Leaking batteries are to be claimed using failure code "6J" and do not require a Midtronics test code.

^ If a battery has leaked and has soaked the battery insulator blanket, a new blanket must be installed on the new battery.

Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 99-06-03-012 for the correct Cadillac Roadside Service claim procedures.





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