Battery Diagnosis Without DSS-5000P NI

OVERALL SEQUENCE 

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

DETAILED FLOW 

1. VISUAL INSPECTION 
   1. Check battery case for cracks or bends.
   2. Check battery terminals for damage

   Are these inspection results normal?

   YES

   GO TO 2.

   NO

   Replace battery. Refer to 12V BATTERY : Removal & Installation .

2. CAPACITY TEST 

   Check battery voltage.

   Is the voltage 12.35 V or more?

   YES

   GO TO 3.

   NO

   GO TO 4.

3. LOAD TEST 
   1. Check battery type and determine the specified current using the table.

      Type	Current (A)
      L2 EFB	510

   2. Read load tester voltage when specified discharging current flows through battery for 15 seconds
      NOTE: Follow tool manufacturers operating instructions when performing load test.

   Is the voltage 10 V or more?

   YES

   Ready for use.

   NO

   Replace battery. Refer to 12V BATTERY : Removal & Installation .

4. CHARGE 

   Charge battery following the instructions below:

   • Constant current charging may damage batteries. Therefore, charge battery by constant voltage charge mode with the maximum voltage set at 15 V.
   • Charge at least 6 hours or until the charge current becomes 4 amps or less.

   YES

   GO TO 3.