36845.1.3
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This is a technical journal: spa/cma - 12v battery testing / maintenance guide. After capturing a new vida readout, conduct the steps in vida.
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Volvo Car USA LLC Technical Journal Technical Journal Title Ref. No. SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide TJ 36845.1.3 Issuer (Dept.) Issue Date Status Date Technical Service 2/22/24 2/29/24 Car Market Partner Function Group United States and Canada 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 3110 Function Description Page Battery Page 1 of 3 Rows beginning with * are modified Note! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version. DESCRIPTION: This Technical Journal is for informational purposes, and to be used as reference material when charging, maintaining, and/or testing 12V batteries for SPA/CMA vehicles. Effective immediately, if there is not a NEW VIDA readout prior to testing, charging, and/or replacing a 12V battery, no claim will be accepted under Warranty. *Please note: If the 12V battery is dead, the battery may need to be jumped and charged prior to the above step. As a best practice, ensure there is an adequate amount of fuel in the vehicle prior to jump starting as to not damage the Mid-Voltage Battery Module (MVBM). To ensure battery health and improve customer satisfaction, a battery charger/maintainer MUST BE connected to the charging posts in the engine compartment while performing a scheduled maintenance event, software download, or any other service/warranty related visit. For vehicles stored in Transport mode, please ensure the 12V battery is maintained according to the Stock Maintenance Checklist (VIDA). For vehicles stored in Normal mode, the 12V battery should be maintained every 14 days. Please refer to Shop Equipment Bulletin 017 “12 Volt Battery Maintainer and Charger Requirements” on the Retailer Portal for workshop equipment requirements. For additional information related to 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance, please follow advice under “Service”. CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 7B Starting/Engine does not start/Engine does not turn/No clicking sound at start attempt AA Starting/Engine does not start/Engine turns AB Starting/Engine hard to start/cranks slowly/Unsure when/at all times AC Starting/Engine hard to start/cranks slowly/After use AD Starting/Engine hard to start/cranks slowly/Cold start BE Starting/Engine does not start/Engine does not turn/Unsure when/at all times BF Starting/Engine does not start/Engine does not turn/Clicking sound at start attempt Technical Journal 36845.1.3 Code Description BJ Starting/Engine does not start/Unsure when/at all times LM 12 V main battery/Dead battery LN 12 V main battery/Weak or low electrical power 6J Text window and warning symbol/Low battery DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Vehicle Type Type Eng Eng Desc Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Struc Week Range 224 2019-9999 - 201835-999952 225 2019-9999 - 201817-999952 234 2017-9999 - 201617-999952 235 2017-9999 - 201624-999952 236 2017-9999 - 201646-999952 238 2018-9999 - 201710-999952 246 2018-9999 - 201717-999952 256 2016-9999 - 201508-999952 536 2019-9999 - 201747-999952 539 2022-9999 - 202142-999952 SERVICE: Main Battery Testing: SPA/CMA vehicles only After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the following steps in VIDA: Diagnostics --> Fault Tracing --> Select the corresponding “Symptom” and “Function” --> “Component test: Main Battery” This sequence will evaluate the battery condition based on long-term data measured by the vehicle’s on-board battery diagnostics. If a deeper analysis of the battery is needed, or if the battery is suspected to be faulty, VIDA will guide the technician through the testing procedure, and provide a warranty authorization code should the battery need to be replaced. Please refer to TJ 36189 for specific information regarding Quiescent Current draw on 12V batteries. Warranty claim info: Effective immediately, if there is not VIDA readout prior to testing, charging, and or replacing a battery, no claim will be accepted under Warranty. Battery tests and replacements will be covered under New Car Warranty (01) when the vehicle is still under Warranty, there is a demonstrable, warrantable defect, and the results of the above testing determine that replacement is necessary. Page 2 of 3 2024-02-29 Technical Journal 36845.1.3 *The VIDA 12V main battery diagnostic may prompt you to charge the battery for one hour and re-test. If after doing so, you are prompted to charge the battery again, this may be an indicator of poor charge acceptance. To obtain a valid failure code in this situation, use the handheld tester (Volvo PN 9513212 (9513030), Model BT3300) to test the battery. Authorization codes generated by the BT3300 tester will only be accepted on SPA and CMA if this condition applies. The battery code retrieved must be provided in the repair text (refer to 206.010 - Claim Preparation - Condition Repair Text). The serial number of the old and new batteries are also required to be included in the repair text for 12V Main Batteries ONLY. See the attachments for reference/location of the serial numbers. If there is a serial number in both locations, use the number that is on the top of the battery. The authorization code from the battery test must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order. VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 31102-3 Battery Replace 31122-2 Battery Condition Check VEHICLE REPORT: If you experience issues charging, testing, or maintaining the battery utilizing the standards outlined in this Technical Journal and associated resources, please submit a “Support Needed” vehicle report. 2024-02-29 Page 3 of 3