Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Adjustment
Battery Charging
In general, vehicle battery charging system has three forms.
- Constant current charge: The battery voltage gradually rises by charging with setting a constant current. If charging current and time are not managed correctly, the battery is over-charged, therefore charging should be stopped after confirming the completion of charging.
- General charge: Charging the battery for a long time with low current
- Quick charge: Charging the battery for a short time with high current
- Constant voltage charge: The battery charge current is gradually reduced by charging with setting a constant voltage.
- Constant current-Constant voltage charge: Charging with constant current and voltage to protect the battery damage.
- Initial Stage: Charging with constant current
- Last Stage: Charging with constant voltage
CAUTION: Refer to the instruction service information provided by the Battery Charger equipment manufacturers for detailed charging procedures and precautions.
AGM Battery should be charged with constant voltage or constant current-constant voltage in order to minimize performance degradation due to the charging.
If Charging the Battery with constant current, overcharging may occur. It can cause damage to the internal battery and will give an adverse effect on battery life.
Charging Voltage/Time: 14.7V [68°F ~ 86°F (20°C ~ 30°C)]/approximately 24 hours
The Minimum Charge Voltage: 14.4V [68°F ~ 86°F (20°C ~ 30°C)]
The Maximum Charging Voltage: 14.8V [68°F ~ 86°F (20°C ~ 30°C)]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.