Pinpoint Test A: Battery Condition Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Normal Operation

Battery condition is determined by measuring battery terminal voltage after a specific discharge current is applied for a specified time period.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

Battery charge
Battery

PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION
NOTE: A red test-eye indicates 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?
1. YES : If the meter reads GOOD BATTERY, RETURN the battery to service.
  If the meter reads GOOD-RECHARGE, CHARGE the battery and RETURN it to service.
  
  If the meter reads CHARGE & RETEST, fully CHARGE and RETEST the battery.
2. NO : If the meter reads REPLACE BATTERY, INSTALL a new battery.
  If the meter reads BAD CELL-REPLACE, INSTALL a new battery.