Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 1685

CH−2
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OK
C h a r g i n g
Necessary
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
CHARGING
ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION
1.
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible) and check the charging system.
Except Maintenance−Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
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2.
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
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3.
(a)
Voltmeter
(b)
(c)
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If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
HINT:
Check the indicator as shown in illustration.
4.
Red
(a)
(b)
Insufficient
Water
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− CHARGING SYSTEM
CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Except Maintenance−Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Standard specific gravity:
1.25 − 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
Measure the battery voltage between the negative (−)
and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5 − 12.9 V at 20°C (68°F)
CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS, FUSIBLE LINK AND
FUSES
Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
Check the fusible link, H−fuses and fuses for continuity.
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