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Trouble Diagnoses With Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester: Notes

NOTE: To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done as a set from start to finish.
  1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
  2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester.
  3. Press "ENTER" to begin the charging system test.
  4. Start engine.
  5. Press "ENTER" until "LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC" is displayed.
    Fig 1: Pressing "Enter" To Begin Charging System Test
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  6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 RPM for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.

    Once the increase in engine RPM is detected, press "ENTER" to continue.

    NOTE:
    • If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not detected, "RPM NOT DETECTED" will display.
    • Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting, particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, continue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
      Fig 2: Displaying "Loads Off Rev Engine 5 Sec"
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  7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the DIODE/RIPPLE check.
  8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the following electrical loads.
    • Heater fun set to highest. Do not run the A/C or windshield defroster.

      Headlamp high beam

    • Rear window defogger
    NOTE: Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
    Fig 3: Displaying Diode/Ripple
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  9. Press "ENTER" to continue.
    Fig 4: Pressing "Enter" To Continue
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  10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 RPM for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in engine RPM is detected, press "ENTER" to continue.
    NOTE: If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not detected, "RPM NOT DETECTED" will be displayed. Press "ENTER" to restart the test.
    Fig 5: Displaying RPM Not Detected
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  11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART ".
    Fig 6: Displaying Diagnostic Result
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  12. Press "ENTER" then test output code is displayed. Record the test output code on the repair order.
  13. Toggle back to the "DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN" for test results.
    Fig 7: Displaying Output Code
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