Size Of Battery; Battery Built-In Test Indicator; Battery Construction And Test Indicator - Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual

8A - 4 BATTERY
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

SIZE OF BATTERY

DESCRIPTION
A completely discharged large heavy-duty battery
may require more recharging time than a completely
discharged small capacity battery.
OPERATION
Refer to Battery Charging Timetable.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

BATTERY BUILT-IN TEST INDICATOR

TEST INDICATOR
The Test Indicator (Fig. 5) and (Fig. 4) measures
the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Specific Gravity
(SG) of the electrolyte will show state-of-charge (volt-
age). The test indicator WILL NOT show cranking
capacity of the battery. Refer to Battery Load Test for
more information. Look into the sight glass (Fig. 4)
and note the color of the indicator. Refer to the fol-
lowing description of colors:
NOTE: GREEN = 75 to 100% state-of-charge
The battery is adequately charged for further test-
ing and may be returned to use. If the vehicle will
not crank for a maximum 15 seconds, refer to BAT-
TERY LOAD TEST in this Group for more informa-
tion.
NOTE: BLACK OR DARK = 0 to 75% state-of-charge
The battery is INADEQUATELY charged and must
be charged until green dot is visible, (12.4 volts or
greater) before the battery is tested or returned to
use. Refer to Causes of Battery Discharging in this
Group for more information.
NOTE: CLEAR COLOR = Replace Battery
WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE, ASSIST BOOST,
LOAD TEST, OR ADD WATER TO THE BATTERY
STEPS
VISUAL INSPECTION
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE
DAMAGE TO BATTERY AND
CLEAN BATTERY.
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(1) LOOSE BATTERY POST,
CRACKED BATTERY COVER
OR CASE, LEAKS OR ANY
OTHER PHYSICAL
(2) BATTERY OK.
Fig. 5 Battery Construction and Test Indicator
1 – POSITIVE POST
2 – VENT
3 – TEST INDICATOR
4 – VENT
5 – NEGATIVE POST
6 – PLATE GROUPS
7 – ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
8 – GREEN BALL
9 – MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
WHEN CLEAR COLOR DOT IS VISIBLE. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
A clear color dot shows electrolyte level in battery
is below the test indicator (Fig. 4). Water cannot be
added to a maintenance free battery. The battery
must be replaced. A low electrolyte level may be
caused by an over charging condition. Refer to Group
8C, Generator for proper test procedures on Vehicle.
BATTERY TEST
To test battery, refer to the Battery Diagnosis and
Testing table and to the proper procedures.
(1) REPLACE BATTERY
(2) CHECK STATE OF CHARGE.
REFER TO TEST INDICATOR.
CORRECTION
LH