Hummer H2. Instruction - page 97
BATTERIES
Proper operation of any electrical system or component can be affected by battery condition. The battery(ies)
must meet or exceed minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that specific battery's CCA.
Definition of Terms
Battery Performance Testing - Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both vehicle OEM and
battery manufacturer's specifications.
Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating - The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery at 0°F (-17.8°C) can
deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery).
Cranking Amps (CA) - The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery, typically at 32°F (0° C) can
deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery).
OEM Cranking Amps - The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer for a specific vehicle.
Batteries
Insulation damaged, conductors exposed A
Require repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged, conductors not
exposed
1
Suggest replacement.
Missing
C
Require replacement.
Motor runs continuously
A
Require or replacement.
Power antenna noisy
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Sticking
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal broken
A
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting performance
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Terminal burned, not affecting
performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, affecting
performance
A
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not affecting
performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting performance
B
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not affecting
performance
1
Suggest repair or replacement.
Condition
Code
Procedure
Battery frozen
Further inspection required. See note
below.
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NOTE: Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow battery to warm thoroughly and
then performance-test. If battery fails performance test, require replacement.
Case leaking
A
Require replacement.
Casing swollen
A
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: No service suggested or required unless the battery fails performance test, in
which case, require replacement.
Circuit open internally
A
Require replacement.
Electrolyte contamination
A
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: No service suggested or required unless the battery fails performance test, in
which case, require replacement.
Electrolyte discoloration
A
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: No service suggested or required unless the battery fails performance test, in
which case, require replacement.
Fails to accept and hold charge
A
Require replacement. See note below.
NOTE: This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either accept and/or retain a charge
using appropriate times listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service Manual,
battery charger operating manual, or battery manufacturer's specifications.
Fluid level low
B
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper level(s) with water (distilled
water preferred). Recharge battery and performance-test.
If battery does not meet specifications, require replacement.
If battery is sealed type (non-removable filler caps), require replacement.
Out of performance specification for
battery
B
Require replacement. See note below.
NOTE: The battery may meet vehicle's OEM specifications for that vehicle but test
below the minimum specifications defined by the battery manufacturer.
Out of specification for application
B
Require replacement.
NOTE: The battery may meet battery manufacturer's specifications but test below the
minimum specification defined by the vehicle's OEM for that vehicle.
Post (top or side) burned, affecting
performance
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Post (top or side) burned, not
affecting performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Post (top or side) corroded, affecting
performance
A
Require repair.
Post (top or side) corroded, not
2
Suggest repair.
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BATTERY CABLES
See Battery Cables, Wires, and Connectors.
BATTERY CABLES, WIRES, AND CONNECTORS
Battery Cables, Wires, and Connectors
affecting performance
Post (top or side) loose
A
Require replacement.
Post (top or side) melted, affecting
performance
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Post (top or side) melted, not
affecting performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Specific gravity low
B
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If battery fails performance
test, require replacement.
State of charge low
A
Further inspection required. See note
below.
NOTE: Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If battery fails performance
test, require replacement.
Top dirty
2
Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet
A
Require cleaning battery. Further inspection
required. See note below.
NOTE: Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's specification. Suggest checking
charging system for proper operation.
Vent cap loose
A
Require repair or replacement of vent cap.
Vent cap missing
C
Require replacement of vent cap.
Condition
Code
Procedure
Application incorrect
B
Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware broken
A
Require repair or replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware missing
C
Require replacement of hardware.
Attaching hardware not functioning
A
Require repair or replacement of
hardware.
Connector broken
A
Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
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BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
See Battery Trays and Hold Down Hardware.
BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE
Battery Trays and Hold Down Hardware
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Connector missing
C
Require replacement.
Insulation damaged, conductors
exposed
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal end does not require
repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged, conductors not
exposed
1
Suggest replacement.
Open
A
Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield (conduit) melted
2
Suggest repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Protective shield (conduit) missing
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop) out of
specification
A
Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly
B
Require repair.
Secured incorrectly
B
Require repair.
Shorted
A
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken
A
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting performance
A
Require repair or replacement. See note
below.
NOTE: Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
Terminal burned, not affecting
performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, affecting
performance
A
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not affecting
performance
2
Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting performance
B
Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not affecting
performance
1
Suggest repair or replacement.
Voltage drop out of specification
A
Require repair or replacement.
Condition
Code
Procedure
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