Battery Inspection; Battery Discharge Test; Terminal And Cable - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM
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BATTERY
Inspection
Battery discharge test
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Measure voltage of battery (with digital voltmeter capable of reading 0.01 V)
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Below 11.5V
35A
and
recheck
voltage
Replace battery
to battery using a battery load tester
Record battery positive voltage at end of 15
seconds; is voltage more than specification?
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of battery after
2 minutes
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Below 11.5V
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Above 11.5V
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Above 1 1.5V
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Battery voltage with load
Approximate Minimum
21
"C
{70°F}
16°C (60°F)
10°C {50°F}
4°C {40°F} 9.3
-1 "C {30°F}
-7°C {20°F} 8.9
-1 2°C { I O°F} 8.7
-1 8°C {O°F} 8.5
Terminal and cable
Caution
Because the battery is a maintenance-free battery,
the fluid level need not be checked.
Do not remove the vent caps.
Be sure the top of the battery is clean. Clean it with
baking soda and water if necessary.