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Electrical - JIS & CCA Battery Testing Information

2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 10-038 Date: 100311



Electrical - JIS & CCA Battery Testing Information



Classification: EL10-010



Reference: NTB10-038



Date: March 11, 2010



NISSAN; TESTING JIS-TYPE & CCA-TYPE BATTERIES



APPLIED VEHICLES: All Nissan vehicles



SERVICE INFORMATION



Nissan vehicles equipped with standard lead/acid batteries use one of two different types with unique battery rating specifications: JIS & CCA.



JIS = Japan Industrial Standard, used for Japan produced batteries



CCA = Cold Cranking Amps, standard for North American produced batteries



IMPORTANT:



^ JIS batteries have different testing specifications than CCA batteries.



^ If you must use the GR8 Battery Tester in a mode other than MODEL mode, JIS Mode MUST ALWAYS BE USED for JIS batteries otherwise an



incorrect result will occur. NEVER test a JIS battery using the CCA test in the GR8; the test software in the GR8 is different for JIS and CCA



modes. ANY CCA value you may have for a JIS-type battery is inaccurate for testing purposes.



ALWAYS test with the GR8 using the MODEL mode (if available).



^ Selecting MODEL and vehicle type will automatically select the proper JIS or CCA value for the Original Equipment battery.



^ If the applicable vehicle is not listed update the GR8 to make sure it has the most recent data package.



^ If the applicable vehicle still is not listed:



1) Determine which type of battery (CCA or JIS) is installed in the vehicle. See below for descriptions of each battery.



2) Select CCA or JIS in the GR8 based on the type of battery installed. See below for more information.



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Determine the Battery Type



Batteries with JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Number



^ Batteries installed in vehicles produced in Japan have a JIS number embossed in the plastic on top of the battery.



^ These vehicles have a VIN that begins with the letter "J".



Batteries with CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) Number



^ Batteries installed in vehicles produced in North America have a CCA number displayed on the label attached to the top of the battery.



^ These vehicles have a VIN that begins with a number: 1, 3, or 5.



Selecting CCA or JIS in the GR8 Battery Tester



Vehicles with JIS Battery



^ Select JIS, then choose the option that matches the first five (5) characters of the JIS number on the battery.



NOTE:



DO NOT select CCA when testing a JIS battery.



Vehicles with CCA Battery



^ Select CCA, then choose the option that matches the number following "Cold Cranking Amps" on the battery.



Reference Material



2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Page 225



The information shown above can be printed and attached to the GR8, if needed.

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