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Battery Testing & Inspection: Testing

  1. Inspect battery for a cracked, broken or damaged case. If battery case is okay, go to next step. If battery case is not okay, go to step  19 .
  2. Compare the Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) and Reserve Capacity (RC) of the battery to the original battery or Original Equipment (OE) specification. See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS  . Does the battery meet or exceed the specifications? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  19 .
  3. Does the hydrometer display a yellow dot? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  5 .
  4. Using a small screwdriver, tap top of hydrometer display to dislodge any air bubbles inside. Does the hydrometer still display a yellow dot? If so, go to step  19 . If not, go to next step.
  5. Turn OFF the ignition. Attempt to rotate the negative battery cable connector clockwise with light finger pressure. Does the negative connector rotate? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  7 .
  6. Use a torque wrench in order to verify the torque to loosen the negative battery terminal bolt. Is the torque above the specified value of 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m)? If so, go to step  8 . If not, go to next step.
  7. Disconnect negative battery cable and go to step  9 .
  8. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Inspect for the following conditions and repair as needed:
    • The cable bolt is too long or deformed at the end.
    • There is foreign material present inside the nut in the battery terminal.
    • Damage to the battery terminal face or cable connector ring.
    After repair, go to next step.
  9. Attempt to rotate positive battery cable connector clockwise with light finger pressure. Does the positive connector rotate? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  11 .
  10. Use a torque wrench in order to verify the torque to loosen the positive battery terminal bolt. Is the torque above the specified value of 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m)? If so, go to step  12 . If not, go to next step.
  11. Disconnect positive battery cable and go to step  13 .
  12. Disconnect the positive battery cable. Inspect for the following conditions and repair as needed:
    • The cable bolt is too long or deformed at the end.
    • There is foreign material present inside the nut in the battery terminal.
    • Damage to the battery terminal face or cable connector ring.
    After repair, go to next step.
  13. Clean and wire brush the lead face of both battery terminals and the metal contact rings in both cable connectors. Remove the bolts from the cable connectors in order to provide access to the connector rings as needed. If either of the battery terminals or the cable rings are excessively damaged or corroded, replace as needed. Are the metal connecting parts clean and in good condition? If so, go to next step.
  14. Connect positive battery cable to battery and tighten bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). After repair, go to next step.
  15. Connect negative battery cable to battery and tighten bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m). After repair, go to next step.
  16. Ensure all electrical loads are off. Install the J-42000 Battery Tester. Follow the directions supplied with the tester. Follow any direction displayed on the tester. Did the tester pass the battery? If so, go to next step. If not, go to step  18 .
  17. Press the CODE button on the J-42000. For warranty claim purposes, write the displayed code on the repair order. Did you complete this action? If so, battery is okay.
  18. Press the CODE button on the J-42000. For warranty purposes, write the displayed code on the repair order. Replace the battery.
  19. Replace battery.
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