System - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

8F - 4 BATTERY SYSTEM
BATTERY SYSTEM (Continued)
CONDITION
THE BATTERY STATE OF
CHARGE CANNOT BE
MAINTAINED.
THE BATTERY WILL NOT
ACCEPT A CHARGE.
ABNORMAL BATTERY DISCHARGING
Any of the following conditions can result in abnor-
mal battery discharging:
1. A faulty or incorrect charging system compo-
nent. Refer to Charging System for additional charg-
ing system diagnosis and testing procedures.
2. A faulty or incorrect battery. Use Micro 420
tester and refer to Battery System for additional bat-
tery diagnosis and testing procedures.
3. A faulty circuit or component causing excessive
ignition-off draw.
4. Electrical loads that exceed the output of the
charging system. This can be due to equipment
BATTERY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. The battery has an
incorrect size or rating for
this vehicle.
2. The battery terminal
connections are loose or
corroded.
3. The electrical system
ignition-off draw is excessive.
4. The battery is faulty.
5. The starting system is
faulty.
6. The charging system is
faulty.
7. Electrical loads exceed the
output of the charging

system.

8. Slow driving or prolonged
idling with high-amperage
draw loads in use.
1. The battery is faulty.
CORRECTION
1. Refer to Battery System Specifications for the
proper specifications. Replace an incorrect
battery, as required.
2. Refer to Battery Cable for the proper cable
diagnosis and testing procedures. Clean and
tighten the battery terminal connections, as
required.
3. Refer to the IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST
Standard Procedure for the proper test
procedures. Repair the faulty electrical system, as
required.
4. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery
tester. Refer to Standard Procedures for
additional test procedures. Replace the faulty
battery, as required.
5. Determine if the starting system is performing
to specifications. Refer to Starting System for the
proper starting system diagnosis and testing
procedures. Repair the faulty starting system, as
required.
6. Determine if the charging system is performing
to specifications. Refer to Charging System for
charging system diagnosis and testing
procedures. Repair the faulty charging system, as
required.
7. Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket electrical
equipment which might cause excessive electrical
loads.
8. Advise the vehicle operator, as required.
1. Test the battery using the Micro 420 battery
tester.. Charge or replace the faulty battery, as
required.
installed after manufacture, or repeated short trip
use.
5. A faulty or incorrect starting system component.
Refer to Starting System for the proper starting sys-
tem diagnosis and testing procedures.
6. Corroded or loose battery posts and/or terminal
clamps.
7. Slow driving speeds (heavy traffic conditions) or
prolonged idling, with high-amperage draw loads in
use.
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