12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES
SERVICE INFORMATION
The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing
good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are
expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the
number of incorrect âTest with DCAâ and âReplaceâ results.
HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life
may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and
customer dissatisfaction.
IMPORTANT:
ï· CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the
DSS-5000
ï· CPX-900 operating instructions are found at:
https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/
ï· DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at:
https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/
ï· DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement
decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available,
and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long
as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating
instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
