5.3. Automatic charger
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Ducato Mk3 (250) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2006–2017
- Section
- Starting battery: charge › 5.3. Automatic charger
5.3. Automatic charger
Use the normal charging programme (Rapid charging prohibited).
5.4. Charger with limited voltage
Adjust the charging current to 1/20 of the capacity (example: 45Ah provides a charging current of 2,25A) for a charging time of 6 to 12 hours.
5.5. Limited voltage charger
Charge with a voltage limited to 14,8 V for 12 hours with a current limited to 1/4 of the capacity.
5.6. Precautions to be taken (Battery charge)
Monitor the progress of the charge regularly, ensuring in particular that the battery does not get excessively warm or does not start to bubble.
When the charge is complete, first switch off the charger and then disconnect the battery.
6. Check following charging
Check the colour of the hydrometer :
- If it is green : The battery is correct
- Refit the battery on the vehicle
- If it is not green : An additional charge is necessary, until the hydrometer turns green, without exceeding the time defined
- After 2 unsuccessful charging cycles, the battery is faulty
- Replace the battery
7. Fast starting
Figure : B1BPSPBD
Parts & tools for this job For 2006 Fiat Ducato
- TOOLBattery testerSearch: car battery tester
- TOOLDigital multimeterSearch: automotive digital multimeter
- TOOLBattery terminal cleanerSearch: battery terminal cleaner
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