Battery/Starting/Charging System Testing (NTB99-048V)

BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM TESTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SERVICE INFORMATION

The Midtronics GR-8 - Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station  is the factory-approved battery, starter, and alternator tester.

• For warranty documentation purposes, as of September 30, 2008 the GR-8 is the only approved diagnostic tool for batteries, starters, and alternators.
• Print-outs from this tester are required for claim reimbursements related to batteries, starters, and/or alternators.
• For additional information regarding claims reimbursements, refer to the current Nissan Assurance Products Resource Manual.
• For the complete GR-8 User Guide, refer to ASIST - TOOLS & EQUIPMENT.
• Additional tools and replacement parts can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001-option 1.
  Fig 1: Midtronics GR-8 - Battery And Electrical Diagnostic Station

  
• This essential tool was shipped to your dealership and invoiced to your Nissan Non-Vehicle account in three equal installments of $641.00 (plus applicable taxes) in accordance with your dealer agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. This price includes both the GR8-1200-NI and the EXP-800-NI shipped in April 2008.

Nissan vehicles equipped with standard lead/acid batteries use one of two different types with unique battery rating specifications:  JIS & CCA.

JIS = Japan Industrial Standard, used for Japan produced batteries

CCA = Cold Cranking Amps, standard for North American produced batteries

ALWAYS  test with the GR-8 using the MODEL  mode (if available).

• Selecting MODEL  and vehicle type will automatically select the proper JIS or CCA value for the Original Equipment battery.
• If the applicable vehicle is not listed, update the GR-8 to make sure it has the most recent data package.⁽¹⁾
  Fig 2: Screen Display - Model

  

⁽¹⁾ To run the Midtronics Update Wizard for the GR-8 tester in CONSULT III:

• Make sure the cables from the GR-8 to the multitasker are connected and both units are turned on.
• Click on the ASIST icon.
• Click on INFO. Tool Box.
• Select Midtronics GR-8.
• Midtronics Update Wizard file screen displays.
• Click on Change MUP  File.
• The Select a MUP file window displays with the path: C:\ProgramFiles\Midtronics\MUW.
• Select 192-725C and click OK.
• Click on next and follow the prompts on the Midtronics Update Wizard screen.

If the applicable vehicle still is not listed:

1. Determine which type of battery (CCA or JIS) is installed in the vehicle. See page 3 for descriptions of each battery.
2. Select CCA  or JIS  in the GR-8 based on the type of battery installed. See page 4 for more information.

Determine the Battery Type 

Batteries with JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Number 

Fig 3: Identifying Batteries With JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Number

• Batteries installed in vehicles produced in Japan have a JIS number embossed in the plastic on top of the battery.
• These vehicles have a VIN that begins with the letter "J".

Batteries with CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) Number 

Fig 4: Identifying Batteries With CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) Number

• Batteries installed in vehicles produced in North America have a CCA number displayed on the label attached to the top of the battery.
• These vehicles have a VIN that begins with a number: 1, 3, or 5.

Selecting CCA or JIS in the GR-8 Battery Tester 

Vehicles with JIS Battery 

• Select JIS  , then choose the option that matches the first five (5) characters  of the JIS number on the battery.

Vehicles with CCA Battery 

• Select CCA  , then choose the option that matches the number  following "Cold Cranking Amps" on the battery.

Reference Material 

The following information can be printed and attached to the GR-8, if needed.

Fig 5: Identifying JIS And CCA Batteries (Cold Cranking Amps) Number