Chrysler Crossfire. Manual - part 184

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

THE BATTERY SEEMS
WEAK OR DEAD WHEN
ATTEMPTING TO START
THE ENGINE.

1. The electrical system
ignition-off draw is excessive.

1. Refer to the IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST
Standard Procedure for the proper test
procedures. Repair the excessive ignition-off draw
as required.

2. The charging system is
faulty.

2. Determine if the charging system is performing
to specifications. Refer to Charging System for
additional charging system diagnosis and testing
procedures. Repair the faulty charging system as
required.

3. The battery is discharged.

3. Determine the battery state-of-charge using the
Micro 420 battery tester. Refer to the Standard
Procedures in this section for additional test
procedures. Charge the faulty battery as required.

4. The battery terminal
connections are loose or
corroded.

4. Refer to Battery Cables for the proper battery
cable diagnosis and testing procedures. Clean
and tighten the battery terminal connections as
required.

5. The battery has an
incorrect size or rating for
this vehicle.

5. Refer to Battery System Specifications for the
proper size and rating. Replace an incorrect
battery as required.

6. The battery is faulty.

6. Determine the battery cranking capacity using
the Micro 420 battery tester. Refer to the
Standard Procedures in this section for additional
test procedures. Replace the faulty battery as
required.

7. The starting system is
faulty.

7. Determine if the starting system is performing
to specifications. Refer to Starting System for the
proper starting system diagnosis and testing
procedures. Repair the faulty starting system as
required.

8. The battery is physically
damaged.

8. Inspect the battery for loose terminal posts or a
cracked and leaking case. Replace the damaged
battery as required.

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CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

THE BATTERY STATE OF
CHARGE CANNOT BE
MAINTAINED.

1. The battery has an
incorrect size or rating for
this vehicle.

1. Refer to Battery System Specifications for the
proper specifications. Replace an incorrect
battery as required.

2. The battery terminal
connections are loose or
corroded.

2. Refer to Battery Cable for the proper cable
diagnosis and testing procedures. Clean and
tighten the battery terminal connections as
required.

3. The electrical system
ignition-off draw is excessive.

3. Refer to the IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST
Standard Procedure for the proper test
procedures. Repair the faulty electrical system as
required.

4. The battery is faulty.

4. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery
tester. Refer to Standard Procedures for
additional test procedures. Replace the faulty
battery as required.

5. The starting system is
faulty.

5. Determine if the starting system is performing
to specifications. Refer to Starting System for the
proper starting system diagnosis and testing
procedures. Repair the faulty starting system as
required.

6. The charging system is
faulty.

6. Determine if the charging system is performing
to specifications using the Micro 420 battery.
Refer to Charging System for additional charging
system diagnosis and testing procedures. Repair
the faulty charging system as required.

7. Electrical loads exceed the
output of the charging
system.

7. Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket electrical
equipment which might cause excessive electrical
loads.

8. Slow driving or prolonged
idling with high-amperage
draw systems in use.

8. Advise the vehicle operator as required.

THE BATTERY WILL NOT
ACCEPT A CHARGE.

1. The battery is faulty.

1. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery
tester. Charge or replace the faulty battery as
required.

ABNORMAL BATTERY DISCHARGING

Any of the following conditions can result in abnormal battery discharging:

1. A faulty or incorrect charging system component. Refer to Charging System for additional charging system
diagnosis and testing procedures. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/CHARGING - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

2. A faulty or incorrect battery. Use the Micro 420 battery tester and refer to Battery System for additional battery
diagnosis and testing procedures.

3. A faulty circuit or component causing excessive ignition-off draw.

4. Electrical loads that exceed the output of the charging system. This can be due to equipment installed after
manufacture, or repeated short trip use.

5. A faulty or incorrect starting system component. Refer to Starting System for the proper starting system diag-
nosis and testing procedures. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/STARTING - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

6. Corroded or loose battery posts and/or terminal clamps.

7. Slow driving speeds (heavy traffic conditions) or prolonged idling, with high-amperage draw systems in use.

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BATTERY SYSTEM

CLEANING

The following information details the recommended cleaning procedures for the battery and related components. In
addition to the maintenance schedules found in this service manual and the owner’s manual, it is recommended that
these procedures be performed any time the battery or related components must be removed for vehicle service.

1. Clean the battery cable terminal clamps (2) of all

corrosion. Remove any corrosion using a wire ter-
minal brush (1) or a post and terminal cleaning
tool, and a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and
warm water cleaning solution.

2. Clean the battery tray and battery hold-down hard-

ware of all corrosion. Remove any corrosion using
a wire brush and a sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and warm water cleaning solution. Paint any
exposed bare metal.

3. If the removed battery (3) is to be reinstalled, clean

the outside of the battery case and the top cover
with a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm
water cleaning solution (2) using a stiff bristle parts
cleaning brush (1) to remove any acid film. Rinse
the battery with clean water. Ensure that the clean-
ing solution does not enter the battery cells through
the vent holes. If the battery is being replaced,
refer to Battery System Specifications for the facto-
ry-installed battery specifications. Confirm that the
replacement battery is the correct size and has the
correct ratings for the vehicle.

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4. Clean any corrosion from the battery (3) and the

battery terminal posts and battery cables (2) with a
wire brush or a post and terminal cleaner (1), and
a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and warm
water cleaning solution.

INSPECTION

The following information details the recommended inspection procedures for the battery and related components. In
addition to the maintenance schedules found in this service manual and the owner’s manual, it is recommended that
these procedures be performed any time the battery or related components must be removed for vehicle service.

1. Inspect the battery cable terminal clamps for damage. Replace any battery cable that has a damaged or

deformed terminal clamp.

2. Inspect the battery tray and battery hold-down hardware for damage. Replace any damaged parts.

3. Inspect the battery case for cracks or other damage that could result in electrolyte leaks. Also, check the battery

terminal posts for looseness. Batteries with damaged cases or loose terminal posts must be replaced.

SPECIFICATIONS

The battery Group Size number, the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating, and the Reserve Capacity (RC) rating
or Ampere-Hours (AH) rating can be found on the original equipment battery label. Be certain that a replacement
battery has the correct Group Size number, as well as CCA, and RC or AH ratings that equal or exceed the original
equipment specification for the vehicle being serviced. Battery sizes and ratings are discussed in more detail below.

•

Group Size - The outside dimensions and terminal placement of the battery conform to standards established
by the Battery Council International (BCI). Each battery is assigned a BCI Group Size number to help identify
a correctly-sized replacement.

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Cold Cranking Amperage - The Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) rating specifies how much current (in
amperes) the battery can deliver for thirty seconds at -18° C (0° F). Terminal voltage must not fall below 7.2
volts during or after the thirty second discharge period. The CCA required is generally higher as engine dis-
placement increases, depending also upon the starter current draw requirements.

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Reserve Capacity - The Reserve Capacity (RC) rating specifies the time (in minutes) it takes for battery ter-
minal voltage to fall below 10.5 volts, at a discharge rate of 25 amperes. RC is determined with the battery
fully-charged at 26.7° C (80° F). This rating estimates how long the battery might last after a charging system
failure, under minimum electrical load.

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Ampere-Hours - The Ampere-Hours (AH) rating specifies the current (in amperes) that a battery can deliver
steadily for twenty hours, with the voltage in the battery not falling below 10.5 volts. This rating is also some-
times identified as the twenty-hour discharge rating.

BATTERY CLASSIFICATIONS & RATINGS

Part Number

BCI Group Size

Classification

Cold Cranking

Amperage

Reserve

Capacity

Ampere -

Hours

Load Test

Amperage

700

265

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