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Inspection and Verification

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WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near batteries to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury, damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not make jumper connections except as directed. Incorrect connections may damage the voltage regulator test terminals, fuses, or fusible links.
CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.
NOTE: All voltage measurements are referenced to the negative (-) battery post unless otherwise specified.
  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Battery
    • Generator drive belt
    • Generator pulley
    • Charging system warning indicator
    • Battery charge
    • Circuitry
    • Cables
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. Verify the battery condition. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Check the operation of the charging system warning indicator in the instrument cluster as follows:
    • With the key in the OFF position, the charging system warning indicator should be off.
    • With the key in the ON position and the engine off, the charging system warning indicator should be on.
    • With the engine running, the charging system warning indicator should be off.
  6. Turn off the headlamps and the A/C system (if equipped). Turn the climate control blower to low/off. Check the battery voltage before and after starting the engine to determine if the battery voltage increases.
  7. If any DTCs related to the concern are present, GO to the DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
  8. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1317 Battery Voltage High - GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B1318 Battery Voltage Low - GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
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