Index Chrysler Chrysler Town & Country/Voyager, Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager - service repair manual 1992 year
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When the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates a yellow or bright color indicator in sight glass TEST INDICATOR A test indicator a hydrometer viewed through a sight glass, is built into the top of battery case (Figs. 3, 4 and The test indicator sight glass is to be used with It is important when using the Test Indicator that the battery be level and have a clean top to see the WARNING: DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BAT- STATE OF CHARGE TESTS USING TEST INDICATOR The built-in test hydrometer (Figs. 3, 4 and 5) mea- sures the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Specific • state-of-charge The battery is adequately charged for further testing and may be returned to use. If the vehicle will not BLACK OR DARK = 0 to 75 be charged until green dot is visible, (12.4 volts or YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR = Battery must be replaced. WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE, ASSIST BOOST, LOAD A yellow or bright color dot shows electrolyte level in battery is below the test indicator (Fig. 5). Water CAUSES OF BATTERY DISCHARGING It is normal to have a small 5 to 30 milliamperes continuous electrical draw from the battery. This Fig. 3 Battery Construction and Test Indicator Fig. 4 Built in Test Indicator Fig. 5 Test Indicator Sight Glass . BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS 8A - 3 |