6. Warranty Information

Charging System Diagnosis

Symptom Code: Complete Actual Code
Damage Code: Complete Actual Code
Part Number Main Cause: Complete Actual Part Number
Operation Number: G0501ACX
Labor Hours: 0.5Hrs (vehicles other than 929)
0.6Hrs (929 Vehicles)

NOTE:
The above operation number is used for Battery Inspection, Charging and Testing. This includes:

^ Battery Load Test

^ Battery Replenishment

^ Charging and Capacity Test

^ Charging Test

^ Dark Current Test

NOTE:
If a charging problem still exists after battery charging and/or replacement, follow the charging diagnostic procedures covered under operation number G0001*DX to identify the problem. Basic diagnostic operations require separate punch/flag time. Hours shown on the SRT microfiche are the maximum allowable times.

The information below outlines when battery charging or replacement is covered under vehicle warranty.

^ Wholesale Delivery Inspection

Charging/testing is not covered under vehicle warranty and is considered part of normal dealer processing responsibility. Boost charging is covered Within 48 hours of vehicle delivery. This operation will require completion of the Battery Check Sheet.

Replacement requires DCSM authorization. Additionally, the Battery Check Sheet must be completed and attached to the repair order. If the check sheet is not attached to the repair order, the claim will be denied.

^ Vehicles In Dealer Inventory

Maintenance of vehicles in dealer inventory is the responsibility of the dealer and is not covered under vehicle warranty. If a battery problem results from defects in material/workmanship, battery replacement is covered under vehicle warranty with DCSM authorization. Maintain the battery according to the schedules and procedures listed at the beginning of this bulletin. Complete the Battery Maintenance Record and attach a copy of the completed record to the repair order. If a copy is not attached to the repair order, the claim will be denied

^ After Retail Delivery (First Ninety (90) Days After Retail Delivery)

Charging/testing is not covered under vehicle warranty unless accompanied by a related repair (i.e. alternator failure). This operation will require completion of the Battery Check Sheet.

Replacement is covered with DCSM authorization only if the battery has been properly maintained while in inventory. A copy of the Battery Maintenance Record and Battery Check Sheet must be completed and attached to the repair order. If copies are not attached to the repair order, the claim will be denied.

After Retail Delivery (After Ninety (90) Days From Retail Delivery)

Charging/testing is not covered under the vehicle warranty unless accompanied by a related repair (i.e. alternator failure). This operation will require completion of the Battery Check Sheet.

Replacement is covered under normal warranty if the battery is judged defective after charging and diagnosing the battery according to the procedure in this bulletin.

The Battery Check Sheet must be completed and attached to the repair order. If copies are not attached to the repair order, the claim will be denied.