Pinpoint Test A: Battery Health Checks

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A1: RECORD BATTERY VOLTAGE AND ATTEMPT ENGINE START
1. If the vehicle has been recovered to the retailer, then, using a Digital Multi Meter (DMM), record the battery open circuit voltage and make a note of the voltage
2. Attempt to start the engine
  Does the engine start unaided?
  
  Yes: GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
  
  No: Complete the RECOVERY CHARGING process using a manufacturer approved battery charger. If either a Midtronics GRX-3080 or GR8-1180 Diagnostic Battery Charger is available, then follow the Recovery Charging procedures as described elsewhere in this article REFER to: BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES - VEHICLES WITH: NON-ELECTRIC VEHICLES .
  
  FLAT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS (G2474977)
  
  FLAT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS (G2474977)
  
  If no suitable tools (ie: with access to Recovery Charging procedures) are available, then charge the battery for 1 hour. When charging/recovery charging has been completed, then GO to A2.
A2: BATTERY TESTING
1. To confirm the state of battery health, refer to the appropriate Midtronics Battery Diagnostics/Battery Charger procedures and follow the on-screen instructions REFER to: BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES - VEHICLES WITH: NON-ELECTRIC VEHICLES
  FLAT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS (G2474977)
  
  FLAT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS (G2474977)
  
  FLAT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS (G2474977)
  
  After completion of the battery testing procedures as above, do the results indicate "Good Battery"?
  
  Yes: GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
  
  No: If using the Midtronics EXP-1080 JLR Hand-Held Battery Diagnostic Equipment, the process flow may result in a "REPLACE BATTERY" decision. In this case, with reference to the appropriate Service information, replace the battery taking care to complete the battery replacement process in order to appropriately clear/reset the BMS , then GO to PINPOINT TEST B .