TESTING
VOLTAGE DROP TEST
WARNING: IF THE BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF FREEZING, LEAKING, LOOSE POSTS, OR LOW ELECTRO-
LYTE LEVEL, DO NOT TEST, ASSIST-BOOST, OR CHARGE. THE BATTERY MAY ARC INTERNALLY AND
EXPLODE. PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS FORMS IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY. DO NOT SMOKE, USE
FLAME, OR CREATE SPARKS NEAR THE BATTERY. PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE MAY
RESULT.
WARNING: THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID, WHICH IS POISONOUS AND CAUSTIC. AVOID CON-
TACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING. IN THE EVENT OF CONTACT, FLUSH WITH WATER AND CALL
A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: IF THE BATTERY IS EQUIPPED WITH REMOVABLE CELL CAPS, BE CERTAIN THAT EACH OF
THE CELL CAPS IS IN PLACE AND TIGHT BEFORE THE BATTERY IS RETURNED TO SERVICE. PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM LOOSE OR MISSING CELL CAPS.
The following operation will require a voltmeter accurate to 1/10 (0.10) volt. Before performing this test, be certain
that the following procedures are accomplished:
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The battery is fully-charged and tested.
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Fully engage the parking brake.
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If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift selector lever in the Park posi-
tion. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, place the gearshift selector lever in the Neutral
position and block the clutch pedal in the fully depressed position.
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Verify that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
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To prevent the engine from starting, remove the proper fuse in the PDC.
1. Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter (1) to
the battery negative terminal post. Connect the
negative lead of the voltmeter (1) to the battery
negative cable terminal clamp. Rotate and hold the
ignition switch in the Start position. Observe the
voltmeter. If voltage is detected, correct the poor
connection between the battery negative cable ter-
minal clamp and the battery negative terminal post.
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BATTERY SYSTEM
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