312003209 - 5530BC CHECK BATTERY CHARGE STATUS

STEPCHECK TO BE PERFORMEDREMEDIAL ACTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK
1Remove the battery cover. Check visually that the battery terminals are not oxidisedClean the layer of oxidation from the terminals
2The water gauge (magic eye) should not be white indicating that the electrolyte level is too low.Replace the battery    Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R
3The plugs or caps should not be damaged or incorrectly positionedReplace the battery    Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R
4There should be no damage to the main body of the battery, the cover or the terminalsReplace the battery
5There 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
6Check that the vehicle has been unused for at least 30 minutes. Disconnect the negative terminal and check the charge status using the MIDTRONIC equipment tool code 1806515000, making sure to perform the check by connecting directly to the battery terminals. The instrument must supply one of the following signals "CHARGE RETEST" OR "BATT. OK+RECHARGE" or the display will remain off.Move on to Step 11Move on to Step 7
7The equipment will give one of the following signals "REPLACE BATT." or "CELL SHORT". Move on to Step 10Move on to Step 8
8Check 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
9Reconnect 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. Ensure the start-ups are successful. The test may be considered to be concludedContinue with Step 4 of the    See Test 5530B BATTERY AND LEADS
10Replace the battery    Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R The test can be considered over
11Rechare the battery using tool 1806151001
12Check the charge status using a MIDTRONIC equipment, tool code 1806515000, ensuring the test is carried by connecting directly to the battery terminals. The gauge must supply one of the following signals “CHARGE RETEST”, “REPLACE BATT.” or “CELL SHORT” or the display will remain off. Go on to Step 9Move on to Step 10