5. Discharged Battery: Overview

If the battery was replaced or recharged a short time ago, the reason for discharging must be clarified. Ask the customer about his driving habits and under what circumstances the battery failed. The battery must be recharged and reused if not damaged or defective. Do not fast charge the battery under any circumstances. If the vehicle is a "Fair Weather" vehicle, we recommend you explain to the customer that long parking /storage periods do discharge the battery. Ask your customer to obtain a simple charging device for maintenance/supplemental charging. Instruct the customer in proper use of the charger.