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Pinpoint Test 8: Battery Leakage Or Damage

PINPOINT TEST 8 - BATTERY LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE

PINPOINT TEST 8 BATTERY LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE
STEP  INSPECTION  ACTION 
1 CHECK FOR ACID LEAKAGE DAMAGE
  • Check for acid damage to vehicle harness and to the body.
  • Is there acid damage? 
 Yes Service damaged areas as necessary.
No Go to step 2.
2 CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM FOR OVERCHARGING
  • Start the engine.
  • With the engine running turn off all accessories. Increase the engine speed and monitor the voltage at the battery.
  • Does battery voltage increase more than 15 volts? 
 Yes See PINPOINT TEST 7: THE SYSTEM OVERCHARGES (BATTERY VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 15.5 VOLTS) .
No Go to step 3
3 CHECK BATTERY MOUNTING
  • Make sure the battery is properly mounted and level in the battery tray.
  • Is the battery properly mounted? 
 Yes Go to step 4.
No Service as necessary. Test the system for normal operation.
4 CHECK FOR BATTERY CONTACT
  • Make sure that there are no fasteners or other parts contacting the battery case causing excess pressure.
  • Is there anything contacting the battery case? 
 Yes Service as necessary. Test the system for normal operation.
No Go to step 5.
5 CHECK BATTERY CASE FOR DAMAGE
  • Check the battery case for defects such as cracks, or poor seals.
  • Is the battery OK? 
 Yes System is OK. Test the system for normal operation.
No Replace the battery.
Test the system for normal operation.
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