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Battery check

Battery check


1. Switch off all consumers and remove the key from the ignition switch.

Note

Certain diagnostic trouble codes can be generated if the battery is tested while the key is in the ignition switch.


2. Remove the battery cover.

Note

Low battery electrolyte level is indicated by white showing through the indicator window. A sufficient electrolyte level is indicated by black showing through the indicator window.


3. Check the electrolyte level. The battery cannot be topped up. If the electrolyte level is too low, the battery must be changed.

4. Remove the cover from the Underhood Electrical Centre (UEC).

5. Remove fuses 30 and 37. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery tester.


6. Connect the red cable clip to the positive terminal (+). (Reversed polarity will not damage the analyser.)

7. Connect the black cable clamp to the negative (-) terminal. Make sure the cable clamp makes as good contact as possible. Follow the instructions on the display of the battery analyser.

Note

Once both clamps are connected, the analyser starts automatically. For a detailed description of how to use the analyser, refer to the analyser's instruction manual.


8. Under “SELECT TEST”, select whether the battery is connected to the vehicle electrical system (“IN VEHICLE”) or not (“OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE”). Select (“IN VEHICLE”) as the battery is connected in the vehicle.

9. Under “BATTERY TYPE”, select whether the battery is factory-fitted (“SAAB BATTERY”) or a replacement battery from another manufacturer (“NON-SAAB”).

10. Confirm with “SELECT TEST BY SAE(A)” if the battery's cold starting current is specified according to CCA (SAE) standard. For batteries specified according to DIN standard, select and confirm with “SELECT TEST BY DIN (A)”.

Important

CCA (SAE) is always applicable for Saab's factory-fitted batteries


The DIN standard can be selected when the analyser is used to test replacement batteries that are not specified according to SAE.

11. Enter the cold starting current for the battery in question.

For Saab factory-fitted batteries, this text is found in capital letters on a label affixed to the top of the battery.

After selecting and confirming a value, the actual battery test will start automatically.

“SELECT MODE BEFORE CHARGE”

“SELECT MODE AFTER CHARGE”

Under certain voltage and conductance conditions, the analyser will require information on whether the test is being performed before or after the battery has been charged in order to assess it correctly.

12. If the analyser indicates the battery needs to be replaced within the warranty period, note the test code. This test code should be included on the warranty claim (more information is available under Warranty policy).

Important

Also check the replacement battery with the battery analyser before fitting it in the car. If the cold start current of the replacement battery is not specified in accordance with the SAE standard then measurement in accordance with the DIN standard can be selected.


13. Fit fuses 30 and 37.

14. Fit the cover of the Underhood Electrical Centre (UEC).

15. Fit the battery cover.

16. Carry out Procedure after battery disconnection .