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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CAPTIVA SPORT AWD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSBATTERY CURRENT SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport AWD L4-2.4L
Battery Current Sensor: Service and Repair
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport AWD L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair
Battery Current Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LFW) Service and RepairBattery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LEA) Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement.
2. Mark the location of the battery current sensor on the battery positive and negative cable with tape for reference during installation.
3. Remove the tape securing the battery current sensor to the battery positive and negative cable.
4. Mark the location of the battery positive and negative cable clips and remove the clips from the cable.
5. Squeeze the battery positive and negative cable branches together.
Important:
Note the orientation of the battery current sensor prior to removal.
6. Slide the battery current sensor (1) off of the battery positive and negative cable.
Installation Procedure
1. Squeeze the battery positive and negative cable branches together.
Important:
Ensure the battery current sensor is installed in the correct direction and location on the battery positive and negative cable.
2. Slide the NEW battery current sensor (1) up onto the battery positive and negative cable to the location previously marked during removal.
3. Wrap electrical tape around the battery current sensor leg in order to secure the sensor to battery positive and negative cable.
4. Install the battery positive/negative cable clips to the locations previously marked during removal.
5. Install the battery positive and negative cable. Refer to Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LFW) Service and RepairBattery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (LEA) Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.