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Battery: Other Honda Element YH2 рестайлинг 2

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Ordering Information

To order an Electrical System Analyzer, go to the Honda Tool and Equipment catalog on the iN, or call 888-424-6857.

Software Version

Make sure you have the latest software in the ED-18. To check the version on the ED-18, do the following

  1. Press the POWER button.
  2. Select Reports, then press ENTER.
  3. Select i Version, then press ENTER.
IMPORTANTBefore testing the battery and/or charging system, please view the following TSB regarding use of the ED-18™ Battery Tester. See SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: ALTERNATOR TESTING .

Note. For set up, customization, and other available features, refer to the ED-18 user's manual.

  1. Connect the leads to the positive and negative terminal of the battery.
  2. Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostic, and follow the prompts. NOTE: Make sure to enter the correct cold cranking ampere (CCA) rating of the battery. You can find the CCA printed on the label on the top of the battery. If the CCA rating is not entered correctly, the test result will not be accurate. Make sure you select FLOODED for the battery type.
  3. Here are the five possible battery conditions: Good Battery: The battery state of health is good and state of charge is at least 60%. Good-Recharge: The battery condition appears to be good, but charging is recommended and then retest. See your battery charger's instructions to fully charge the battery, then recheck. Do not charge the battery using the vehicle's alternator. Charge and Retest: The battery condition is not known because its charge is too low. Recharge the battery, then retest. See your battery's instructions to fully charge the battery, then recheck. Do not charge the battery using the vehicle's alternator. Replace Battery: The battery condition is poor. Replace it. Bad Cell: There is a problem with the battery. Replace it.

Disconnection

Note. Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Do the following procedures before disconnecting the battery.

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code(s) for the audio and/or the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (AM and FM), and the XM radio presets (if equipped), because the audio unit does not retain the presets after the battery is disconnected.
  3. Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).
  4. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery. NOTE: Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first.
  5. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery.

Reconnection

Note. Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected. Do the following procedures to restore the systems back to normal operation.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Reconnection
  1. Clean the battery terminals.
  2. Test the battery (see «BATTERY TEST»(ref-290830-S21099645942008072200000) ).
  3. Reconnect the positive cable (A) to the battery (B) first, then reconnect the negative cable (C) to the battery. NOTE: Always connect the positive cable to the battery first.
  4. Apply multipurpose grease to the terminals to prevent corrosion.
  5. «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-290808-S20236797192008072200000)
  6. Enter the anti-theft code(s) for the audio system and/or the navigation system (if equipped).
  7. Enter the audio presets (if applicable), and enter the XM radio presets (if equipped).
  8. Set the clock (for vehicles without navigation).

Note. The battery terminal disconnection and reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ) must be done before and after doing this procedure. Some systems store data in memory that is lost when the battery is disconnected.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Removal
  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «DISCONNECTION»(ref-290830-S11729868702009102900000) ).
  2. Remove the two nuts (A) securing the battery setting plate, then remove the battery setting plate (B) and the battery (C).

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Installation
  1. Install the battery (A), then install the battery setting plate (B).
  2. Tighten the two nuts (C) equally until the battery is stable. NOTE: Do not deform the battery setting plate by over-tightening the nuts.
  3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see «RECONNECTION»(ref-290830-S41579678952009102900000) ). NOTE: Make sure the battery is installed correctly, and the positive terminal and the negative terminal are not connected in reverse.