Post (top or side)
loose .................. A ............ Require replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
affecting performance .. A ........... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Specific gravity low .... B .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
State of charge low ..... A .......... ( 7) Further inspection
required.
Top dirty ............... 2 ....... Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet ................. A ... ( 8) Require cleaning battery.
Further inspection required.
Vent cap loose .......... A ... Require repair or replacement
of vent cap.
Vent cap missing ........ C .......... Require replacement of
vent cap.
( 1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow battery
to warm thoroughly and then performance-test. If battery
fails performance test, require replacement.
( 2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery fails
performance test, in which case, require replacement.
( 3) - 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.
( 4) - 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.
( 5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer's specifications
but test below the minimum specification defined by the
vehicle's OEM for that vehicle.
( 6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement
of part.
( 7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If
battery fails performance test, require replacement.
( 8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's
specification. Suggest checking charging system for
proper operation.
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See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Water drain clogged ..... A ................. Require repair.
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See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS .
BELTS
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Condition Code Procedure
Alignment incorrect ..... B .......... ( 1) Further inspection
required.
Cracked ................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Frayed .................. 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 .......... ( 2) Further inspection
required.
Plies separated ......... A ............ Require replacement.
Tension out of
specification .......... B ........... Require adjustment or
replacement.
Worn beyond adjustment
range .................. B ............ Require replacement.
Worn so it contacts bottom
of pulley .............. A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause of incorrect alignment and require repair.
( 2) - Determine cause of noise and suggest repair.
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Base burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Base burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 2) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Base corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Base corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Base leaking ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Base loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Base loose, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Base melted ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Bracket missing ......... C ............ Require replacement.
Burned out .............. A ............ Require replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Corroded, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Corroded, not affecting
performance ............ 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Intermittent ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Lamp base melted ........ A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Seized in socket ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Refer to manufacturer's diagnostic trouble code procedure
and require repair or replacement of affected
component(s).
( 2) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement
of part.
( 3) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine
coolant, fuel, metal particles, or water. Require
repair or replacement.
( 4) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification. Some components may be serviceable; check
for accepted cleaning procedure.
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CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
CRUISE CONTROL CABLES
See CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGES AND CABLES .
CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH SWITCHES
See SWITCHES.
CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGES AND CABLES
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Condition Code Procedure
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.
Bent .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Binding ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket bent, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Bracket broken, not
affecting performance .. .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Bracket corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Bracket corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification.
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ELECTRIC HEATERS
See
HEATING ELEMENTS (DEFROSTERS, DEFOGGERS, ELECTRIC HEATERS AND SEATS) .
EQUALIZERS
See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS .
FUSE BLOCKS
See FUSE BOXES AND BLOCKS .
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Condition Code Procedure
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.
Broken, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Broken, not affecting
performance ............ .. ........ No service suggested or
required.
Burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Burned, not affecting
performance ............ 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Cover missing ........... C ... Require replacement of cover.
Cracked, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Cracked, not affecting
performance ............ 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Melted, affecting
performance ............ A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.