Battery: Testing and Inspection
Battery Test
WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow the proper procedure, causing serious injury to anyone nearby.
Follow all procedures carefully and keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.
Special Tools Required
Acura Electrical System Analyzer (ED-18 Battery tester): Model Number INB17191845*
Acura Battery Diagnostic Station (GR8): Model Number MTRGR81100PA*
*To order, go to the Acura Tool and Equipment catalog on the iN, or call 888-424-6857
Software Version
Make sure you have the latest software for the ED-18 and GR8.
To check the software version on the ED-18, do this:
- Press the POWER button.
- Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 3 seconds.
- Or you can select: Language> Options> Info> Version. The version number will appear near the top of the screen.
Write down the version number, then call Midtronics at 800-776-1995 to verify you have the latest software version.
To check the software version on the GR8, do this:
- Press the POWER button.
- Read the version number on the screen. It should appear for about 5 seconds.
- Or from the Main Menu, select: Options> Info> I Version. The version number will appear on the screen.
Write down the version number, then call Midtronics at 800-776-1995 to verify you have the latest software version.
Using the ED-18 Battery Tester
NOTE: For set up, customization, and other available features, refer to the ED-18 user's manual.
1. Connect the leads to the positive and negative terminal of the battery.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the Battery test, then press ENTER, then follow the prompts.
NOTE:
- Make sure to enter the correct cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating of the battery. You can find the CCA printed on the label on the top of the battery. If the CCA rating is not entered correctly, the test result will not be accurate.
- Make sure you select FLOODED for the battery type.
3. Here are the five possible battery conditions:
- GOOD BATTERY: The battery has at least 60 percent of its charge and good state of health. No action is required.
- GR8 DIAGNOSTIC TEST NEEDED: The battery voltage is low. Connect the GR8 and use the diagnostic test to determine if the battery is GOOD or needs to be REPLACED.
- REPLACE BATTERY: The battery condition is poor. Replace it.
- BAD CELL: There is a problem with the battery. Replace it.
Using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station
NOTE:
- For set up, customization, and other available features, refer to the GR8 user's manual.
- On the GR-8, you can select two modes: DEALER INVENTORY or CUSTOMER VEHICLE.
- DEALER INVENTORY: Use this mode for vehicles in dealer inventory. The GR8 charges the battery to 80% of its state-of-charge. If the battery condition is OK, the GR8 states the battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8 attached to the battery, it changes to Top Off mode, and continues to charge the battery until it is at 100% of its state-of-charge.
- CUSTOMER VEHICLE: In order to give a waiting customer quicker service, the GR8 charges the battery to 60% of its state-of-charge. If the battery condition is OK, the GR8 states the battery is GOOD. If you leave the GR8 attached to the battery, it changes to Top Off mode, and continues to charge the battery until it is at 100% of its state-of-charge.
1. Connect the leads to the positive and negative terminal of the battery.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostic, and follow the prompts.
NOTE:
- Make sure to enter the correct cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating of the battery. You can find the CCA printed on the label on the top of the battery. If the CCA rating is not entered correctly, the test result will not be accurate.
- Make sure you select FLOODED for the battery type.
3. Here are the three possible battery conditions:
- GOOD BATTERY: The battery state of health is good and state of charge is at least 60%.
- REPLACE BATTERY: The battery condition is poor. Replace it.
- BAD CELL: There is a problem with the battery. Replace it.