Pinpoint Test H: Battery Condition Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

H1 TEST BATTERY CONDITION
NOTE: Do not automatically replace a battery showing a red test eye. The red test eye means the battery is discharged, not necessarily defective

NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
- Verify the battery condition using the battery analyzer.
- Is the battery OK?
Yes

Does the meter read GOOD BATTERY? RETURN the battery to service

Does the meter read GOOD-RECHARGE? CHARGE the battery and RETURN to service

Does the meter read CHARGE & RETEST? Fully CHARGE the battery and RETEST

No

Does the meter read REPLACE BATTERY? INSTALL a new batter

Does the meter read BAD CELL-REPLACE? INSTALL a new battery