Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT BATTERY
- Inspect the battery specific gravity.
- Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard gravity:
1.25 to 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
- Check the specific gravity of each cell.
- Inspect the battery voltage.
- After the vehicle is driven for 20 minutes, stop the engine.
- Turn the ignition switch ON, and turn on the headlights, blower fan and defogger for 1 minute.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Measure the battery voltage.
Standard voltage:
9.6 V or more
NG: REPLACE BATTERY
OK: CHECK ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
- Inspect the battery specific gravity.