MBE 900 DDEC VI Troubleshooting – Section 5.4 Corroded or Damaged Battery Terminals

Section 5.4
Corroded or Damaged Battery Terminals

To determine if corroded or damaged terminals are causing starting difficulty, visually inspect terminals for corrosion or damage.‪

1. If corrosion or damage are not found, check the magnetic switch; refer to "5.5 Defective Magnetic Switch" .
2. If corrosion or damage are found, repair as necessary; refer to "5.4.1 Corroded or Damaged Battery Terminal Repair" .

Section 5.4.1
Corroded or Damaged Battery Terminal Repair

Perform the following steps to repair corroded or damaged battery terminals:‪

1. Repair or replace any corroded or damaged terminals; refer to OEM guidelines.
2. Verify repair of corroded or damaged terminals; refer to "5.4.1.1 Test with Repaired Battery Terminals" .

Section 5.4.1.1
Test with Repaired Battery Terminals

To determine if the repair resolved starting difficulty, perform the following steps:‪

PERSONAL INJURY ‪
To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.‪

1. Attempt to start and run the engine, if the engine starts and runs, no further troubleshooting is required. Shut down the engine.
2. If the engine fails to start and run, check the magnetic switch; refer to "5.5 Defective Magnetic Switch" .