Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)* | ||||||
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1 | Visually inspect the battery for physical damage. | Battery case is not cracked or broken. | Battery case is cracked or broken. Refer to Battery Replacement . | ||||||
2 | Visually inspect the battery 's built-in hydrometer. | Battery terminals are clean and tight. |
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3 | Visually inspect the battery 's built-in hydrometer. | Battery hydrometer displays a green dot. | Battery does not display a green dot. Refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot . | ||||||
4 | Check the battery performance. Refer to Battery Not Operating Properly . | Battery passes the load test. | Battery does not pass the load test. Refer to Battery Replacement . | ||||||
5 | Insert the ignition key into the ignition and crank the engine. | The starter solenoid clicks and the engine cranks. |
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* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result. | |||||||||
