Removal of Surface Charge
If the battery has just been recharged, or the car has been driven, eliminate any surface charge by one of the following methods
- Allow the battery to sit for 2-3 hours.
- Turn the headlights on high beam for 5 minutes and wait 5 minutes after turning off.
- With battery load tester, apply a load of 1/2 the battery's CCA for 15 seconds, then wait 5 minutes.
Battery Replacement
Batteries determined to be defective through testing procedures should be replaced using the following guidelines.
- Reconfirm battery is actually defective and it does not need charging.
- Insure that ignition switch is in "Off" position and engine is not running.
- Disconnect negative battery terminal first.
- Place negative battery cable in a position so that it can not come in contact with battery during removal process.
- Reinstall battery hold down clamp.
- Install positive cable first.
- Recheck output of vehicle generator and balance of electrical system for other problems.
- Provide clear and concise description of the defect including cell readings, load test results and any other pertinent information which led to the battery replacement.
- Tag battery with VIN and repair order number.