Mazda 626 1989 Workshop Manual page 427

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3. BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES (Using
Diagnostic procedures used for testing lead-acid batteries provide false readings leading to unnecessary replace­
ment if used on maintenance-free batteries. Follow the table below when diagnosing systems with maintenance-
free batteries.
NOTE: Quick charge
battery by setting the
charge rate at the
"Highest" or
"Boost" position.
When testing in the
vehicle, turn the
headlights " ON" for
15 seconds to
remove the surface
charge before
testing.
Battery Has
Less Than 10
NO
Volts -
Recharge Once
And Re-Test
Recharge Until
CCA's In " D"
Position Meet
Or Exceed
Rated CCA
This flow chart is not available in pad form. Dealers are requested
to make copies at the dealership.
This chart will be protfTCIed in pad form at the next printing.
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Midtronics PowerSensor Plus)
Connect Test Leads To Battery And Switch To
NO
Switch To
Position "B" -
Condition
Gree n "0 K To
YES
^ Test" Light
"ON"?
Switch To "C" GOOD
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Position To
Check Voltage
r
Revised:
Position "A" - Pretest
YES
Red L i g h t \
. "ON"? /
n
Battery Has At
Least 10 Volts -
Dial In Ratted
CCA And Read
Condition
Scale Of The
Meter
LOAD TEST SPECIFICATION
Approx. Battery
Temp.
21C (70F)
15C (60F)
10C (50F)
4C (40 F)
-1C (30F)
-7C (20F)
-12C (10F)
-18C (OF)
Bad Cell,
Replace Battery
Min. Volts
9.6
" 9.5
9.4
9.3
~~" 9.1
8.9
8.7
8.5