Lebaron Convertible L4-135 2.2L SOHC Turbo VIN E FI (1985)
Battery: Technical Service Bulletins
Battery - New State of Charge Indicator
Models
1985 Domestic Passenger Cars & Trucks
Subject
Dual Ball Battery State of Charge Indicator
Index
ELECTRICAL
Date
December 10, 1984
No.
08-31-84
During the 1985 model year domestic vehicles will be equipped with a dual ball battery state of charge indicator. The new test indicator will function
similar to the present indicator, but will have an added red indicator ball that will appear when the battery state of charge drops below 50 percent (Figure
1). Also, when the red ball appears, the battery state of charge is no longer adequate to assure reliable starting.
Battery state of charge should be checked on vehicles that have been stored for extended periods of time prior to retail delivery and charged if found to
be inadequate.
NOTE:
BATTERIES THAT ARE ALLOWED TO SIT AT A LOW STATE OF CHARGE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WILL SUFFER
PERMANENT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF SULFATION AND INTERNAL CORROSION.
POLICY:
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