Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test
DSS-5000
In Vehicle Test
Use In Vehicle Test to perform Battery Tests
on in-vehicle batteries using test parameters
determined by vehicle VIN or year, make, and
model of the vehicle being tested. A System Test
with an optional Amp Clamp is also available.
NOTE
: An In Vehicle Test test will always associate the
in-vehicle battery with the VIN of the vehicle in which
it is installed.
At any time during the test tap
to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.
Battery Test
1. Connect the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery and re-
move the Controller.
2. On the Controller at the Main Menu tap
In Vehicle Test
.
The Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
3. Use the built-in camera to scan the VIN bar code, usually
located in the right corner of the front windshield or on
the driver’s side door frame.
NOTE:
Refer to Appendix B for recommended
scanning procedures and VIN scanning help.
Acquire VIN
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Flashlight
Fill the viewfinder with the VIN and center it along the red line.
Or enter VIN using:
Back
CVG Module
Manual Entry
Yr/Make/Model
CVG Module:
The test begins immediately when this
option is selected. Skip to Step 5.
Manual Entry
: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type
the 17-digit VIN and tap
Next
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The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric
characters as they are being entered on the keypad.
Yr/Make/Model
: Use the scrolling lists to select the
manufacture date, manufacturer, and vehicle model. Once
entered a list of matching previously tested vehicles is
displayed.
Search Library
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Vehicle Year
3 vehicles found
2005
Manual Entry
>
Vehicle Make
Honda
Engine: 1.3 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA
Chemistry: Flooded
>
Vehicle Model
Civic
Engine: 1.7 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA
Chemistry: Flooded
>
Engine: 2.0 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA
Chemistry: Flooded
>
Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed.
Tap
>
to continue to the Edit Battery Information screen.
4. The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and
battery information based on the VIN.
If the displayed information is correct, tap
Next
to begin
the Battery Test. Tap on the corresponding box to edit the
parameter information.
Edit Battery Information
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VIN
Battery Application
Vehicle Year
Battery Post
Vehicle Make
Test Location
Vehicle Model
Battery Type
Vehicle Technology
Battery Rating Units
Battery Installation
Battery Rating
Back
Find Battery
Next
See Appendix A at the back of this manual for parameter
descriptions.
NOTE
: Tap
Find Battery
to search for the battery
location based on the vehicle year, make, and
model based on the VIN or vehicle year, make,
and model selected.
Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test
