Using Electrolyte Specific Gravity Method (With i-ELOOP)
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| Purpose | Step | Inspection | Results | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery examination (verification of dendrite short) | 1 | Using a hydrometer, measure the electrolyte gravity of all the cells and identify the one with the lowest electrolyte gravity value. | 1.25 or more | Battery is normal. |
| 1.17-1.25 | Recharge the battery. (See BATTERY RECHARGING [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) |
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| Less than 1.17 | Replace the battery because it can be determined as a dendrite short. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) |