| CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | RESOLUTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
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| 1 | Remove the battery cover.Check visually to ensure the battery terminals are not oxidised | Clean the layer of oxidation from the terminals |
| 2 | The water gauge (magic eye) should not be white indicating that the electrolyte level is too low. | Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R |
| 3 | The plugs or caps should not be damaged or incorrectly positioned | Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R |
| 4 | There should be no damage to the main body of the battery, the cover or the terminals | Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R |
| 5 | There should be no signs of electrolyte escaping from the battery (wet areas or large salt deposits) | Clean the area involved and top up to the correct level Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R |
| 6 | Check that the vehicle has not been used for at least 30 minutes.Disconnect the negative terminal and check the battery charge using the MICRO 360 equipment, tool code 1806367006, making sure that it is connected directly to the battery terminals.The equipment will give one of the following signals "CHARGE RETEST" or "BATT. OK+RECHARGE" or the display will remain off.Move on to Step 11 | Move on to Step 7 |
| 7 | The equipment will give one of the following signals "REPLACE BATT." or "CELL SHORT". Go on to Step 10 | Move on to Step 8 |
| 8 | Check the electrical connections for the supply circuit are correct with particular reference to the power supplies and earths See E1010 POWER SUPPLY | Restore the correct connections See E1010 POWER SUPPLY |
| 9 | Reconnect or refit the battery on the vehicle and try and start the engine several times (at least 6 or 7) with about 4-5 seconds between each attempt.Make sure that the engine starts successfully each time.The test can be considered over | Continue with Step 8 See Test 5530BB BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK |
| 10 | Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+RThe test can be considered over | |
| 11 | Rechare the battery using tool 1806151001 | |
| 12 | Check the battery charge using the MICRO 360 equipment, tool code 1806367006, making sure that it is connected directly to the battery terminals.The equipment will give one of the following signals "RETEST CHARGE." or "REPLACE BATT." or "CELL SHORT" or the display will remain offMove on to Step 9 | Move on to Step 10 |