Range Rover Evoque: Battery - Diagnosis and Testing

Principles of Operation

For a detailed description of the battery system and operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the workshop manual. REFER to: (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables)

Inspection and Verification

CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not guarantee confirmation of a fault and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being checked and/or the donor vehicle.

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.

Visual Inspection

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.

4. If the cause is not visually evident check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index.

DTC Index

NOTES:

Generic scan tools may not read the codes listed, or may read only five digit codes. Match the five digits from the scan tool to the first five digits of the seven digit code listed to identify the fault (the last two digits give additional information read by the manufacturer-approved diagnostic system).

If DTCs are recorded and, after performing the pinpoint tests, a fault is not present, an intermittent concern may be the cause. Always check for loose connections and corroded terminals.

For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged on this vehicle, please refer to Section 100-00.

Midtronics EXP-1080 User Guide

Carry out the following: -

1. LCD screen with main menu
2. Control panel (key board and power button)
3. Positive and negative fly leads
4. Fly leads connection
5. Temperature sensor
6. Infra-red sensor (data transfer for printer)
7. Amp hour
8. Battery rating (CCA)
9. Rating units
10. Battery type

The following steps must be carried out to ensure correct operation of the EXP-1080 during the battery test procedure

NOTE: The Midtronics EXP-1080 is suitable for testing flooded and absorbed glass mat (AGM) type batteries

Typical Values

Midtronics Battery Test Procedure

This midtronics battery test procedure will confirm the serviceability of the battery

• 1. Connect the fly-lead to the midtronics EXP-1080
• 2. Connect the fly-leads to the battery terminals
• Black lead to negative terminal
• Red lead to positive terminal
• Confirm the connections are secure
• 3. The EXP-1080 will power on automatically when connected to a battery, screen below is displayed

NOTE: MAIN MENU SCREEN

• 4. Main Menu. Select Battery test and press SELECT

NOTE: BATTERY LOCATION

• 5. Battery Location. Select either, Out of vehicle or In Vehicle as appropriate
• Select Next

NOTE: BATTERY RATING

• 6. BATTERY RATING. Select the correct battery rating from the pre-installed list, (Goto step 10). Or,
• To manually enter the correct battery type, specification and CCA rate. Scroll using the arrow keys on the midtronics panel and select Other from the menu
• Select Next

NOTE: BATTERY TYPE

• 7. Battery Type. Select the correct battery type (Regular or AGM)
• NOTE: All AGM batteries are marked (Refer to battery label)
• Select Next

NOTE: RATING UNITS

• 8. Rating Units. Select the correct rating units. Refer to the battery label for correct specification. Options EN, DIN, SAE
• Select Next

NOTE: BATTERY RATING

• 9. BATTERY RATING. Scroll using the arrow keys on the midtronics panel, select the correct CCA rating (For CCA refer to battery label)
• Select Next

NOTES:

TEMPERATURE

Ensure that the temperature sensor does not touch any part of the battery or vehicle, this will cause damage not be covered under the midtronics warranty and will require the unit to be returned to a service center

• 10. Temperature. Aim the temperature sensor towards the battery casing (Maintain distance of 5cm)
• Select Next

NOTE: TESTING

• 11. Testing. The screen displays clock hand's rotating, the EXP-1080 will automatically advance when test has completed

NOTES:

SURFACE CHARGE

If there is no surface charge this step will not show. Go to next step

• 11a. Surface Charge. Ensure the ignition state is on. Switch on the headlights (high beam) until EXP-1080 shows Turn off headlights then return ignition state to off

NOTES:

BATTERY CHARGE

If the state of charge is sufficient this step will not show. Go to next step

• 11b. Battery Charge. Select Before Charging if battery has not been on a recommended mains charger for a minimum of 6 hours
• Select After Charging if battery has been on a recommended mains charger for a minimum of 6 hours

NOTES:

DEEP SCAN TECHNOLOGY

This test is automated and will show if required. Go to next step

• 12. Testing. The EXP-1080 will carry out the deep scan test, then automatically advance when test has completed

1. Battery test result
2. CCA (Measured capacity rating)
3. Voltage
4. CCA (Manually entered)
5. Temperature

NOTE: RESULTS

NOTES:

TEST CODE

Battery test code, must be given if a battery, starter motor or generator is exchanged under warranty

NOTES:

STATE OF HEALTH

General health of the battery and its ability to deliver its specified performance compared with a new battery

NOTES:

SOC (State Of Charge)

BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE

• Results. From the result display use the arrow keys on the control panel to view the test code
• The test code must be quoted with every battery claim under warranty

Flooded Battery Care Point

If the vehicle is equipped with a flooded battery, ensure the replacement battery is a flooded battery of the same specification (cold cranking amperage (CCA) / amp hour rating (Ah) ) as the original battery Under no circumstances should you fit a flooded battery to a vehicle that originally had an AGM battery, unless formally instructed by Jaguar/Land Rover

AGM Battery Care Point

If the vehicle is equipped with an absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, ensure the replacement battery is a AGM battery of the same specification (cold cranking amperage (CCA) / amp hour rating (Ah) ) as the original battery, unless formally instructed by Jaguar/Land Rover

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