BATTERY INSPECTION

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Battery

1.  Inspect the battery as follows:

Step

Inspection

Action
1
Measure the battery positive voltage.
12.4 V or more
Go to Step 3.
Less than 12.4 V
Go to the next step.
2
Quick charge for 30 min and recheck voltage.
12.4 V or more
Go to the next step.
Less than 12.4 V
Replace the battery.
3
Using the battery load tester, apply load current (see load test chart) and record battery voltage after 15 s. Is voltage more than specification?
Yes
Normal
No
Replace the battery.

Test load chart

Battery

Current load (A)
50D20L
150
75D23L
75D26L
195

Standard specification

Battery temp. (°C {°F})

Minimum voltage (V)
4 {39}
9.3
10 {50}
9.4
16 {61}
9.5
21 {70}
9.6


Electrolyte gravity

1.  Measure the electrolyte gravity using a hydrometer.

•  If it is less than the specification, recharge the battery. (See BATTERY RECHARGING.)
Standard electrolyte gravity
1.27—1.29 [20 °C {68 °F}]


Parasitic Draw

1.  Verify that the ignition is off (key has been removed) and that all doors are closed.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3.  Connect the tester between the negative battery terminal and negative battery cable, leave the battery undisturbed for 10 min., and then measure the parasitic draw.

•  If not within the specification, measure the parasitic draw while removing the fuses one by one from the inside of the main fuse block and the inside of the fuse block.
Note
•  If the battery is not left undisturbed for 10 min, the tester will indicate a high value (approx. 300 mA).
•  If the key or any electrical accessory is operated within approx. 10 min after the tester is connected, the battery must be left undisturbed for approx. 10 min from that point.
Caution
•  Operating electrical loads while the parasitic draw is being measured can damage the tester.
Note
•  For the vehicles with the immobilizer system, periodically shifts synchronization of the security light flashing.Therefore, 45 mA (0.1 s) current is supplied when the security light is illuminated, and 20 mA (2 s) current is supplied when the security light is not illuminated. In addition, the measuring instrument, which shows the average value, indicates around 30 mA.
Battery parasitic draw (When the ignition is off (key is removed), all doors and the bonnet are closed.)
Vehicles with immobilizer system: 25—45 mA
Vehicles without immobilizer system: 30 mA or less

4.  Inspect and repair wiring harnesses and connectors of the fuse where the current decreased.