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PL BATTERY 8A - 1
BATTERY
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION CHARGING COMPLETELY DISCHARGED
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1 BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION VISUAL INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BATTERY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) . . . ..... 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . ..... 2 BATTERY TRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BATTERY BUILT-IN TEST INDICATOR . . . .... . 2 FRESH AIR INLET TUBE REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . 10
BATTERY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) . . . .... . 4 SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY LOAD TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 5 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BATTERY OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TEST ... . 6 TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR . . . . .... . 6
SERVICE PROCEDURES
BATTERY CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 7
GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: This group covers both Left-Hand Drive
(LHD) and Right-Hand Drive (RHD) versions of this
INTRODUCTION model. Whenever required and feasible, the RHD
The battery stores, stabilizes, and delivers electri- versions of affected vehicle components have been
cal current to operate various electrical systems in constructed as mirror-image of the LHD versions.
the vehicle. The determination of whether a battery While most of the illustrations used in this group
is good or bad is made by its ability to accept a represent only the LHD version, the diagnostic and
charge. It also must supply high-amperage current service procedures outlined can generally be
for a long enough period to be able to start the vehi- applied to either version. Exceptions to this rule
cle. The capability of the battery to store electrical have been clearly identified as LHD, RHD, or Export
current comes from a chemical reaction. This reac- if a special illustration or procedure is required.
tion takes place between the sulfuric acid solution
(electrolyte) and the lead +/- plates in each cell of the
battery. As the battery discharges, the plates react DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
with the acid from the electrolyte. When the charging
system charges the battery, the water is converted to BATTERY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD)
sulfuric acid in the battery. The concentration of acid A completely normal vehicle will have a small
in the electrolyte is measured as specific gravity amount of current drain on the battery with the key
using a hydrometer. The original equipment (OE) out of the ignition. It can range from 4 to 10 milli-
battery is equipped with a hydrometer (test indica- amperes after all the modules time out. If a vehicle
tor) built into the battery cover. The specific gravity will not be operated for approximately a 20 days, the
indicates the battery's state-of-charge. The OE bat- IOD fuse should be disconnected to minimize the
tery is sealed and water cannot be added. vehicle electrical drain on the battery. The IOD fuse
The battery is vented to release gases that are cre- is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
ated when the battery is being charged and dis- Refer to the PDC to locate the cover proper fuse.
charged. The battery top, posts, and terminals should
be cleaned when other under hood maintenance is
performed.
When the electrolyte level is below the top of the
plates, Yellow/Clear in the test Indicator, the battery
must be replaced. The battery must be completely
charged, and the battery top, posts, and cable clamps
must be cleaned before diagnostic procedures are per-
formed.
8A - 2 BATTERY PL
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED 20 AMPS WHEN
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