
Page iv 2006 IQ Plus System Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Test Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 12-16
Index of Test Procedures ............................................................................................................. 12-16
SECTION 13 – ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Key Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 13-1
Forward/Reverse Rocker Switch ...................................................................................................... 13-3
Tow/Run Switch ............................................................................................................................... 13-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................................................. 13-5
Motor Controller Output Regulator (MCOR) ..................................................................................... 13-6
Reverse Buzzer ................................................................................................................................ 13-7
Speed controller cover ..................................................................................................................... 13-7
Solenoid ........................................................................................................................................... 13-8
Onboard Computer (OBC) ............................................................................................................... 13-10
Solid State Speed Controller ............................................................................................................ 13-11
Charger Receptacle ......................................................................................................................... 13-13
Receptacle Fuse Link ................................................................................................................... 13-15
Battery Warning Light ....................................................................................................................... 13-16
SECTION 14 – BATTERIES
General Information ......................................................................................................................... 14-1
Battery Replacement ........................................................................................................................ 14-1
Battery Care ..................................................................................................................................... 14-3
Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 14-3
Self-Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 14-3
Electrolyte Level ........................................................................................................................... 14-4
Mineral Content ............................................................................................................................ 14-5
Vibration Damage ......................................................................................................................... 14-5
Battery Charging .............................................................................................................................. 14-5
Charger Shuts Off After 16 Hours ................................................................................................ 14-5
Deep-Discharge ........................................................................................................................... 14-6
Early Excessive Discharging ........................................................................................................ 14-6
Incoming AC Service .................................................................................................................... 14-6
Fleet Rotation ............................................................................................................................... 14-6
Numbering Vehicles and Chargers .............................................................................................. 14-6
Battery Troubleshooting Chart ......................................................................................................... 14-7
Battery Testing ................................................................................................................................. 14-8
Battery Charger Test .................................................................................................................... 14-8
On-Charge Voltage Test .............................................................................................................. 14-8
Hydrometer Test ........................................................................................................................... 14-8
Discharge Test ............................................................................................................................. 14-10
Battery Troubleshooting Examples .............................................................................................. 14-12