Battery inspection when i-stop warning light (amber) is flashing (Vehicle with i-stop)
- Inspect the battery as follows:
| Step | Inspection | Results | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify that the pending code for DTC P0A8F or DTC P0A8F is detected using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION .) | DTC P0A8F is detected | Replace the battery. |
| Pending code for DTC P0A8F is detected | Go to the next step. | ||
| 2 | Was the vehicle engine not started for 5 days or more? (Ask the customer) |
Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Go to Step 4. | ||
| 3 | After starting the engine, verify that the DTC P0A8F is detected. Is DTC P0A8F detected? (See DTC INSPECTION .) |
Yes | Replace the battery. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 4 | 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 [(US)] .) |
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| Less than 1.17 | Replace the battery because it can be determined as a dendrite short. | ||
| 5 | After performing any of the following work, verify that the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
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