Battery Check

Fig 1: Checking Battery

Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

Battery check must be carried out using Battery analyzer/battery tester see BATTERY ANALYSES/BATTERY TESTER .

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Check the electrolyte level. The battery cannot be topped up. If the electrolyte level is too low, the battery must be changed.
   NOTE:

   A window on the battery shows the level of the battery electrolyte. This window will be white if the electrolyte level is too low and black if there is sufficient electrolyte.

3. Remove Maxi fuse 4 from the Maxi fuse box. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery tester.
   Fig 2: Locating Maxi Fuse 4

   Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
4. Switch off all current consumers and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery analyzer.
   NOTE:

   Some diagnostic trouble codes may be generated if the battery check is carried out with the key in the ignition switch.

5. Connect the battery analyzer with the red cable clip to the positive terminal (+) and the black cable clip to the negative terminal (-). Incorrect polarity will not damage the analyzer. Make sure that the cable clips make as good contact as possible.

   Follow the instructions on the analyzer display.

   NOTE:

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

6. Under "SELECT TEST", choose whether the battery is connected to the car's electrical system ("IN VEHICLE") or not ("OUTSIDE VEHICLE"). Select ("IN VEHICLE") since the battery is connected to the car.
7. For "BATTERY TYPE", select whether the battery is works-fitted ("SAAB BATTERY") or a replacement battery from another manufacturer ("NON-SAAB").
8. Confirm "SELECT TEST BY SAE (A)" if the battery's cold starting current is specified as per CCA (SAE or EN) standard. For batteries specified as per DIN standard, select and confirm "SELECT TEST BY DIN (A)".
   IMPORTANT:

   CCA (SAE or EN) always applies to Saab factory-fitted batteries.

   NOTE:

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

9. Enter the specific value for the cold starting current (CCA) for the battery in question.

   For factory-fitted batteries, this value is found in large text on the label on the top of the battery.

   60 Ah = 580 CCA

   70 Ah = 700 CCA

   85 Ah = 750 CCA

   After selecting and confirming the value, battery measurement starts automatically.

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

   Select "BEFORE CHARGE" or "AFTER CHARGE".

   Follow the action suggested by the battery analyzer:

   • Good battery = Battery is good, no action.
   • Good, recharge battery = Battery must be charged, but not replaced.
   • Replace battery = Battery must be replaced.
10. Fill in the battery card (applies to pre-delivery inspection, storage care and delivery service).
11. Make a note of the test code when the analyzer indicates that the battery requires changing under warranty. The test code from this test should be included with the warranty claim (see also Warranty Policy).
    IMPORTANT:

    Also check the replacement battery with the battery analyzer before fitting it in the car. If the cold cranking amperage of the replacement battery is not specified according to SAE or EN standard, it can be measured according to DIN standard.

12. Fit maxi fuse 4 and the cover to the fuse box.
13. Fit the battery cover.