TSB-23-54-003

SUBJECT:
TESTING 12V BATTERY WITH MIDTRONICS
CPX-930 DURING PDI
NO:
TSB-23-54-003
DATE:
April 2023
MODEL: 2022-2023 Outlander
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
This bulletin provides instructions on how to determine if the 12V battery requires replacement
during the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) using Midtronics CPX-930.
BACKGROUND
On occasion the Midtronics CPX-930 Battery Tester may incorrectly recommend replacement
of the 12V battery even though the battery has not degraded and is functioning properly. The
negative terminal of the 12V battery on Outlander has limited areas where the battery tester
can be clamped correctly. Depending upon the clamping position, the resistance value of the
terminal may increase. As a result the resistance value may measure lower than the actual
value incorrectly suggesting battery replacement.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 2022-2023 Outlander (U.S. only - does not include Puerto Rico and Canada)
PROCEDURE
Clamping the negative terminal on the nut or screw will give a lower CCA value than the actual
value because the nut and screw have higher electrical resistance. Therefore, be sure to clamp
the negative terminal as shown (far right image below).
No Good: Nut
No Good: Screw
Good: Clamp
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Clamp the tester as shown below to ensure an accurate test:
Step 1: Test the 12V battery using Midtronics CPX-930 during PDI. Based upon results:
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Good Battery:
Good Recharge:
Charge & Retest:
Replace Battery:
Finished
Finished (recharge the battery if necessary)
Go to Step 2
Go to Step 2
Step 2: Remove the negative terminal and test the 12V battery. Based upon results:
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Good Battery:
Good Recharge:
Charge & Retest:
Replace Battery:
Finished, reinstall negative terminal (submit warranty claim for 0.2 hrs)
Finished, reinstall negative terminal (submit warranty claim for 0.2 hrs)
Recharge and perform Step 2 again
Replace 12V battery (submit warranty claim for 0.6 hours)
Refer to the flow chart and Midtronics CPX-930 screenshots below to accurately test the battery.
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Battery Test Flowchart
□ Check 12V Battery at PDI
STEP 1: Check the 12V Battery
using Midtronics CPX-930
Recharge
STEP 2: Remove negative
terminal and check 12V battery
Finished
Finished
※Recharge if necessary
Replace the battery with a new one
※Operation code:543010LC
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Re-install the negative terminal
and recharge if necessary
※Operation code:543010LB
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Battery Test with Midtronics CPX-930:
1. Select “Battery Test”.
2. Select “In Vehicle”.
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3. “Battery Test In Progress” appears and will automatically proceed to next screen.
4. Enter the Repair Order number and select "Next" (for in vehicle test).
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5. Follow the on screen instructions to capture the temperature.
6. Using the tool’s scanner, scan the VIN Barcode on the B Pillar behind the driver’s door.
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7. Verify the VIN reads correctly and select “Next”.
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8. Next screen has several options. Arrow down to “Battery Type” and select.
9. Arrow down to “EFB” and press select (Extended Flooded Battery).
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10. Arrow down to “Battery Rating” and press select.
11. Use the arrow keys to scroll up to the CCA rating of 720 (if necessary) and select “OK”.
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12. Arrow down and select "Next".
13. Test results will now be displayed. (If the “No WIFI connection” screen pops up, select
"Ok" or "Next").
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14. If results indicate "replace battery or charge and retest" disconnect negative battery
terminal and repeat test procedure using out of vehicle test.
PARTS INFORMATION
None
WARRANTY
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to
repair. If an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the
condition, repair as described in this bulletin, and submit a normal warranty claim using
the information below.
Operation Code
543010LB
543010LC
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Operation
Retest the 12V battery
(Good Battery/Good Recharge)
Retest the 12V battery + Replace Battery
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Quantity
Work Time
1
0.2H
1
0.6H
(5293/TSL2304010)