This bulletin has been amended. The Service Information has been updated. Please discard all earlier versions.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
All Nissans including Altima Hybrid HEV* 12 volt battery
*For information on using this tool with Altima Hybrid 12 volt batteries, refer to NTB07-007.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The Midtronics GR-8 - Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Station is the factory-approved battery, starter, and alternator tester.
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For warranty documentation purposes, as of September 30, 2008 the GR-8 is the only approved diagnostic tool for batteries, starters, and alternators.
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Print-outs from this tester are required for claim reimbursements related to batteries, starters, and/or alternators.
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For additional information regarding claims reimbursements, refer to the current Nissan Assurance Products Resource Manual.
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For the complete GR-8 User Guide, refer to ASIST - TOOLS & EQUIPMENT.
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Additional tools and replacement parts can be ordered from TECH-MATE.
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This essential tool was shipped to your dealership and invoiced to your Nissan Non-Vehicle account in three equal installments of $641.00 (plus applicable taxes) in accordance with your dealer agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. This price includes both the GR8-1200-NI and the EXP-800-NI shipped in April 2008.
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:
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JIS batteries have different testing specifications than CCA batteries.
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If you must use the GR-8 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 GR-8; the test software in the GR-8 is different for JIS and CCA modes. ANY CCA value you may have for a JIS-type battery is inaccurate for testing purposes.
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ALWAYS test with the GR-8 using the MODEL mode (if available).
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Selecting MODEL and vehicle type will automatically select the proper JIS or CCA value for the Original Equipment battery.
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If the applicable vehicle is not listed, update the GR-8 to make sure it has the most recent data package. (1)
(1) To run the Midtronics Update Wizard for the GR-8 tester in CONSULT III:
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Make sure the cables from the GR-8 to the multitasker are connected and both units are turned on.
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Click on the ASIST icon.
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Click on INFO. Tool Box.
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Select Midtronics GR-8.
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Midtronics Update Wizard file screen displays.
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Click on Change MUP File.
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The Select a MUP file window displays with the path: C:\ProgramFiles\Midtronics\MUW.
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Select 192-725C and click OK.
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Click on next and follow the prompts on the Midtronics Update Wizard screen.
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 GR-8 based on the type of battery installed. See below for more information.
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.
