Battery Check
Check for obvious damage, such as cracked or broken case or cover, that could permit loss of electrolyte. If battery terminals are severely damaged, such as loose, burned or broken, replacement of the battery is recommended. Vent tubes should also be examined and replaced if any cracking is observed. Evidence of small amounts of electrolyte leakage around the vent holes, does not necessarily indicate the battery is defective. The leakage could have been caused by overcharging or tipping of the battery.
Perform the following checks:
- Check the hydrometer eye that is built into the vehicle battery before trouble shooting the starter system. See Fig 1
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- Green eye - Battery is charged.
- Dark Eye - Battery is discharged. Recharge battery.
- Clear or Yellow eye - Battery fluid is low. Replace battery.
- Check the starter solenoid terminals S and B and ensure battery connections are clean and tight.
- Check that grounds G100 and G300 are clean and tight.