Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Appendix B:Test Results Decision Tables
JDT-1
Battery Test Results
Decision Cranking
Health
Reserve
Capacity
SOH Message
RC Message
Good
Battery
Good
Good
The battery shows good cranking performance. Test the battery again
at next service opportunity.
The battery has good reserve capacity. The
battery is able to provide power for the electronics
systems in the vehicle.
Good
Recharge
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but low charge.
Fully charge the battery for optimal performance and life. Check the
starting and charging systems for causes of low charge.
Charge &
Retest
Charge
and Retest
Charge the battery and retest to determine condition.
Replace
Battery
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Good
Warning
The battery shows good cranking performance but low reserve
capacity performance. Low reserve capacity will compromise the
battery's ability to provide power to the vehicle and hold a charge
over time.
The reserve capacity of the battery is low. Low
reserve capacity of the battery could impact the
ability of the battery to provide power for the
electronics systems in the vehicle. The battery
should be replaced.
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but low charge and low
reserve capacity performance. Low reserve capacity will compromise
the battery's ability to provide power to the vehicle and hold a charge
over time. Check the starting and charging systems for causes of low
charge.
Charge
and Retest
The battery shows low charge and low reserve capacity performance.
Low reserve capacity will compromise the battery's ability to provide
power to the vehicle and hold a charge over time.
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Good
Battery
Good
No Test
The battery shows good cranking performance. Test the battery again
at next service opportunity.
System conditions have prevented a test of the
battery reserve capacity in this vehicle. Before
attempting any retest, ensure that all vehicle
accessory loads are off, the key is not in the
ignition, and the doors are closed.
Good
Recharge
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but low charge.
Fully charge the battery for optimal performance and life. Check the
starting and charging systems for causes of low charge.
Charge &
Retest
Charge &
Retest
Charge the battery and retest to determine condition.
Replace
Battery
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Warning
The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace the battery to
prevent a no-start situation in your vehicle.
Appendix B:Test Results Decision Tables