BT715 Battery Analyzer User’s Guide - English Version_V1.00
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connection is loose or heavily corroded, clean or
replace the cable and retest.
If the belts and connections are in good working
condition, replace the alternator. (Older vehicles use
external voltage regulators, which may require only
replacement of the voltage regulator.)
3
LOW OUTPUT
Alternator not providing sufficient to power the
system's electrical loads and charge the battery.
Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating
with the engine running. Replace broken or slipping
belts and retest.
Check the connections from the alternator to the
battery. If the connection is loose or heavily corroded,
clean or reparable the cable and retest.
4
HIGH OUTPUT
Alternator voltage output exceeds the normal limits.
Make sure there are no loose connections and the
ground connection is normal. If there are no
connection problems, replace the regulator. Most
alternators have a built-in regulator that requires
replacing the alternator. In older vehicles that use
external voltage regulators, you may need to replace
only the voltage regulator.
5
EXCESSIVE
RIPPLE
Excessive AC ripple detected.
One or more diodes in the alternator are not
functioning or there is stator damage.
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4 Language
Language menu lets choose system language. The test is set to English menu by default.
To change the language setting:
1.
Scroll with the
UP
or
DOWN
button to highlight
Language
from Main Menu and press the
ENTER
key.
