S6 Wagon L5-2226cc 2.22L DOHC Turbo (AAN) (1995)
Battery: Testing and Inspection
Battery Voltage Test (Sealed Batteries Only)
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Turn headlights on high beam for 1 minute to remove surface charge.
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Check battery positive voltage (B+) using SUN VAT 40 or equivalent.
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12.4 volts minimum
Voltage
% of charge
12.6 or more
100%
12.5
75%
12.2
50%
12.0
25%
11.7 or less
0%
If above the minimum voltage:
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Load test battery.
If below the minimum voltage:
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Charge battery (12.4 volts minimum).
Load test
NOTE: Before load testing, battery must be at least 75% charged.
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Connect load tester (Christie Automotive BT-900 or equivalent) according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Load battery to 3 times amp/hour rating or 1/2 0 °F cold-cranking current rating.
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Wait 15 seconds and read voltage.
Battery voltage at room temperature should be 9.6 volts minimum.
If NOT:
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Replace battery.
NOTE: If battery is colder than room temperature, voltage under load will be lower:
If battery must be tested cold, use chart below as a guide:
Approximate electrolyte
Minimum acceptable voltage
temperature °F (°C)
under load (volts)
60 (16)
9.5
50 (10)
9.4
40 (4)
9.3
30 (-1)
9.1
20 (-7)
8.9
10 (-12)
8.7
0 (-18)
8.5