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BATTERY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION THE BATTERY STATE OF 1. The battery has an 1. Refer to Battery System Specifications for the 2. The battery terminal 2. Refer to Battery Cable for the proper cable 3. The electrical system 3. Refer to the IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST 4. The battery is faulty. 4. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery 5. The starting system is 5. Determine if the starting system is performing 6. The charging system is 6. Determine if the charging system is performing 7. Electrical loads exceed the 7. Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket electrical 8. Slow driving or prolonged 8. Advise the vehicle operator, as required. THE BATTERY WILL NOT 1. The battery is faulty. 1. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery ABNORMAL BATTERY DISCHARGING Any of the following conditions can result in abnor- mal battery discharging: 1. A faulty or incorrect charging system compo- nent. Refer to Charging System for additional charg- 2. A faulty or incorrect battery. Use Micro 420 bat- tery tester and refer to Battery System for additional 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 5. A faulty or incorrect starting system component. Refer to Starting System for the proper starting sys- 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 CLEANING The following information details the recommended cleaning procedures for the battery and related com- 8F - 4 BATTERY SYSTEM PL/SRT-4 BATTERY SYSTEM (Continued) |