Test procedure

The battery is to be checked using Battery Analyser 311. See also Service Information 311-2009 (SE = 311-2145).

Use the arrow keys to select the correct alternative in each menu.

Use the ENTER key to confirm your choice. The selections you make will be made the default next time the analyzer is used.

1. Switch off all current consumers and turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Check the electrolyte level and top up if necessary. If the battery has been used for a while with a low electrolyte level, it should be topped up and recharged before the battery test is performed.
   IMPORTANT: If the electrolyte level is too low for long periods, it will cause permanent damage and shorten the service life of the battery.
3. Remove Maxi fuse 2 from the Maxi fuse box. Wait at least 20 seconds before connecting the battery tester.
   Fig 1: Removing Maxi Fuse 2 From Maxi Fuse Box

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4. Connect the red cable clip to the positive terminal (+). (Reversed polarity will not damage the analyzer.)
5. Connect the black cable clamp to the negative (-) terminal. Make sure the cable clamp makes as good contact as possible. Follow the instructions on the display of the battery analyzer.
   NOTE: Once both clamps are connected, the analyzer starts automatically. For a detailed description of how to use the analyzer, refer to the analyzers instruction manual.
6. In response to "SELECT TEST" select (".IN-VEHICLE") if the battery is connected to the car's electrical system or (".OUT-OF-VEHICLE") if not. Select (".IN-VEHICLE") since the battery is connected to the car.
7. Under "BATTERY TYPE", select whether the battery is factory-fitted (".SAAB BATTERY") or a replacement battery from another manufacturer (".NON-SAAB").
8. Confirm with "SELECT TEST BY SAE(A)" if the battery's cold starting current is specified according to CCA (SAE) standard. For batteries specified according to DIN, select and confirm with "SELECT TEST BY DIN (A)".
   IMPORTANT: CCA(SAE) is always applicable for Saab's factory-fitted batteries

   The DIN standard can be selected when the analyzer is used to test replacement batteries that are not specified according to SAE.

9. Enter the cold starting current for the battery in question.

   On Saab's factory-fitted batteries, this value can be found in large characters on the label on top of the battery from model year 1999 inclusive.

   IMPORTANT: If the battery specification for cold starting current cannot be identified, the following standard values should be used.
   BATTERY CCA VALUE SPECIFICATIONS
   
   

   9-5 with A/C	640 CCA (SAE)
   9-5 without A/C	570 CCA (SAE)

   After selecting and confirming a value, the actual battery test will start automatically.

   "SELECT MODE BEFORE CHARGE"

   "SELECT MODE AFTER CHARGE"

   Under certain voltage and conductance conditions, the analyzer will require information on whether the test is being performed before or after the battery has been charged in order to assess it correctly.

   IMPORTANT: Make a practice of also checking the electrolyte level before testing the battery. This is especially important in warm climates.

   Note the test code when the analyzer has indicated that the battery must be changed within the warranty period. This test code must be enclosed with the warranty claim (see also under Warranty Policy).

   IMPORTANT: Test the replacement battery also with Battery Analyser 311 before fitting it in the car. If the cold starting current of the replacement battery is not specified according to SAE standard, the test can be performed to DIN in step  8 above.
10. Fit Maxi fuse 2.