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2013-09-09
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Robert Bosch GmbH
8 | BAT 125 | Perform Test
en
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For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between
the test results and the message “
PRESS
E
FOR
STARTER TEST
".
4.5
Starter System Test
!
Before starting the test, inspect the alternator drive
belt. A belt that is glazed or worn, or lacks the
proper tension, will prevent the engine from achiev-
ing the rpm levels needed for the test.
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Once you have completed an in-vehicle test, the dis-
play alternates between the battery test results and
the message
PRESS
E
FOR STARTER TEST
.
1.
Press the
E
button to proceed with the starter test.
i
If an Amp Clamp is being used, follow the on screen
procedure to zero it out before proceeding with the
test.
2.
Start the engine when prompted.
3.
The tester displays the
Starter
System cranking volt-
age and cranking time in milliseconds.
4.6
Starter System Test Results
i
Press
E
to proceed with the charging system test,
press
to print the test results, press
MENU
to
return to the Menu.
Message
Action to be taken
CRANKING NORMAL
The starter voltage is normal and the
battery is fully charged.
LOW VOLTAGE
The starter voltage is low and the bat-
tery is fully charged.
CHARGE BATTERY
The starter voltage is low and the bat-
tery is discharged. Fully charge the bat-
tery and repeat the starter system test.
REPLACE BATTERY
Battery must be replaced before the
starting system can be tested.
NO START
No vehicle start detected.
CRANKING SKIPPED
A start was not detected.
SIDE POST
Test data was inconclusive using the
side post. Retest using side post adapt-
ers.
JUMP START POST
Data was inconclusive using the Re-
mote post. Retest at the battery termi-
nals.
i
For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between
the test results and the message
PRESS
E
FOR
CHARGING TEST
.
4.7
Charging System Test
i
Once you have completed an in-vehicle test and the
starteter test, the display alternates between the
battery test results and the message
PRESS
E
FOR CHARGING TEST
. Press the
E
button to pro-
ceed with the charging test.
Following the on-screen prompts:
1.
Rev the engine.
2.
Turn on high beams headlights and the blower fan.
3.
Rev engine with loads on.
4.
Idle engine and turn off loads.
5.
The Charging System
decision is displayed at the
end of the procedure.
6.
Press
to print the test results or
Q
to return to the
Menu.
