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Test G: Battery Will Not Stay Charged

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  1. Test battery condition. If battery is okay, go to next step. If battery is not okay, replace battery.
  2. Perform BATTERY DRAIN TEST  and BATTERY DRAINS THAT SHUT OFF WHEN BATTERY CABLE IS DISCONNECTED TEST  under ON-VEHICLE TESTING. If any excessive current draw was found, repair as necessary. If no excessive current draw was not found, perform TEST B: SYSTEM IS NOT CHARGING, CHARGE WARNING INDICATOR OPERATES PROPERLY .