Batteries - Maintenance and Testing Procedure

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Batteries - Maintedance and Testing Procedure

MODEL All DATE 11/91


SUPERSEDES: TECHNICAL BULLETIN 86-88


ISSUE:

Battery replacement on vehicles in stock due to poor battery maintenance and testing.


ACTION:

Batteries on all vehicles in stock must be checked and, if necessary, charged every 30 days.


NOTE: If a battery problem exists, the battery and vehicle must be properly tested before battery replacement.


For correct maintenance and testing procedures, refer to the Focus Book Electrical System - Batteries and Charging:
Second Edition, (S 70).

Whenever a battery is being tested, a Battery Test Report (W 18) must be completed and filed with the Vehicle History File. Warranty Claims for battery testing or replacement will be subject to debit when the completed Battery Test Report is not available.


WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Fault Code: Code to Fault - ie. Battery: 7BL
Alternator: 7BF

Description: Battery Test (W 18)
Repair operation Number: 86.15.02
Time Allowance: 0.45 hrs. (Revised time)