Battery Testing & Inspection

Follow these instructions in order to avoid an incorrect diagnosis because of connections:

If testing vehicle with battery cables still connected, wiggle the Starting And Charging System Tester (SA9154Z-A) clips on the terminal. This may cut through any coating or through any oxidation that may be present on the terminal. Even new terminals contain a protective coating that may insulate or cause a resistance in the test circuit.
If correct connections to the battery terminals in the vehicle are in doubt, disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
If the tester displays a Bad Battery result for a battery tested in the vehicle with battery cables connected, disconnect negative and positive battery cables.

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, disconnect negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or it's components.

NOTE: Before testing battery, lightly tap eye of hydrometer to ensure that gas bubbles have not lodged themselves in hydrometer. If battery needs replacement, check charging system for proper operation. DO NOT charge a battery with a clear or Yellow indicator. See BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR .

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

Hydrometer Indicator	State Of Charge	Required Action
Green	Above 65%	Load Test
Dark	Below 65%	Charge Battery
Clear Or Yellow	Low Electrolyte	Replace Battery

Turn the starting and charging system tester ON and press the BATTERY TEST key.

NOTE: Ensure battery terminals and cables are clean.

Clamp the Red lead to the positive battery terminal. Ensure leads are secure.
Clamp the Black lead to the negative battery terminal.
Turn the ignition and all accessories OFF.
Press BATTERY TEST or BATTERY TEST after CHARGING. The BATTERY TEST after CHARGING removes the surface charge before testing.
The display says INPUT COLD CRANKING AMP (CCA). Using the number keypad, input the CCA and press ENTER. The display says TEST IN PROGRESS.
To abort the test, push any function key or the POWER OFF key.