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Test Procedures:

NOTE: If the engine starts when testing to confirm a no start condition, refer back to the original customer complaint and then determine the appropriate action as per this test procedure.


Test Procedures:

- Test 1 - JLM 9992 Battery Focus Book
Battery Test DBC 5994/5 Technical Bulletin
Section 86, number 66


- Test 2 - Technical Bulletin
Battery recharge prior Section 86, number 56
to test, new policy


- Test 3 - 88/89 Sedans Battery Focus Book Quiescent Drain Test
90 MY Sedans Technical Bulletin
Section 86, number 68


Warranty Information:


Model: Repair Operation: Time Allowance:

Sedan Range 86.15.01 Battery Renew .25 hrs.
86.15.02 Battery Test .10 hrs.

XJ-S 86.15.01 Battery Renew .15 hrs.
86.15.02 Battery Test .10 hrs.


Quiescent drain test is at shop rate for both models.