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CHAPTER 4:
BATTERY TEST
BATTERY TEST RESULTS
After the test the tester will display one of five battery decisi-
ons with the complete results in a series of screens as shown
in the figure below. Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll
through each result. To send the results to an IR printer,
press the PRINT soft key. To return to the Main Menu, press
the END soft key, or to continue testing if you’ve selected the
system text, press the NEXT soft key. You’ll have the opportu-
nity to print all the results at the end of the system test.
Decision
Recommended Action
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the battery to service.
GOOD-
RECHARGE
Fully charge the battery and return it to
service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the battery before
retesting may cause false readings. If
CHARGE & RETEST appears again after
you fully charge the battery, replace the
battery.
REPLACE
ADVISED
Replace the battery and retest. A
REPLACE ADVISED result may also
mean a poor connection between the
battery cables and the battery. After
disconnecting the battery cables, retest
the battery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
FROZEN
BATTERY
Thaw the battery and retest. Do NOT
charge the battery!
All battery, starting and charging test results are stored
on the SD card. This data can be copied from the card and
used to verify/compare results.
NEW BATTERY TEST RESULTS
Decision
Recommended Action
GOOD
BATTERY
Return the battery to service.
CHARGE &
RETEST
Fully charge the battery and retest.
Failure to fully charge the battery before
retesting may cause false readings. If
CHARGE & RETEST appears again after
you fully charge the battery, replace the
battery.
REPLACE
ADVISED
Replace the battery and retest. A
REPLACE ADVISED result may also
mean a poor connection between the
battery cables and the battery. After
disconnecting the battery cables, retest
the battery using the out-of-vehicle test
before replacing it.
BAD CELL-
REPLACE
Replace the battery and retest.
FROZEN
BATTERY
Thaw the battery and retest. Do NOT
charge the battery!
CYCLE
BATTERY
Battery needs to be cycled for optimal
performance.
REST &
RETEST
Battery could have a surface charge,
because it has recently been charged.
