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EXP-1080 JLR
Chapter 4: Battery Test
The tester will guide you through the steps of selecting your
battery test parameters and interpreting the results. Before
you start the test, review the instructions in
Chapter 3: Test
Preparation
.
1. Select the battery LOCATION.
1
OUT OF VEHICLE
2
IN VEHICLE
Press the
NEXT
softkey to continue. The
BACK
softkey
returns you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and
to the previous screen as you progress.
2. In case of IN VEHICLE enter the last 6 digits of the VIN.
Press the
NEXT
softkey to continue.
3. Select the BATTERY TYPE.
1
REGULAR / FLOODED
2
AGM
Press the
NEXT
softkey to continue.
4. Select the battery’s capacity rating standard. The stan-
dard, and the rating units required are printed on the
battery label. If the information is unreadable, contact
the battery manufacturer.
1
SAE
2
DIN
3
EN
4
JIS
Press the
NEXT
softkey to continue.
5. Press the
UP/DOWN ARROW
keys or use the numer-
ic keys to select the battery rating or in the case of JIS,
the part number. To increase your scrolling speed, hold
down the
UP
or
DOWN ARROW key.
6. Select the TEMPERATURE.
Aim the tester 2 inches (5 cm) from the sides or top of
the battery case and press NEXT
For the next few seconds the tester will display the word
TESTING and a stopwatch while it evaluates the battery.
Additional Test Requirements and Messages
For a more decisive result the tester may ask for additional
information or probe deeper into the battery’s condition.
The following messages and instructions may appear before
the analyzer displays the results of your test.
System Noise
To perform a correct measurement the tester requires
the vehicle to be in rest. After the car has been driven
some vehicle specific systems might still be active in the
background. The tester will detect this and displays the
message SYSTEM NOISE. When this message appears
switch off all consumers(radio, airconditioning) and remove
the key from the ignition. As soon as there is no more
activity in the vehicle the tester will continue testing and
display the test result.
Unstable Battery Detected
A battery that is weak or that has just been charged may
retain enough electrical activity to be detected by the
analyzer and will adversely affect the test results. A fully
charged battery should stabilize quickly, after which the
analyzer will automatically retest. Weak batteries should be
charged and retested. If the battery is fully charged, check
the clamp connections.
Surface Charge
The battery can hold a surface charge if the engine has been
running or after the battery has been charged. The tester
may prompt you to remove the surface charge before it
displays a test result.
1. Follow the instructions indicating when to turn the
headlights on and off (IN-VEHICLE)
2. The tester will resume testing after it detects that the
surface charge is removed.
Deep Scan Test
In some cases the tester may need to further analyze the
battery to determine whether the battery should be replaced
or it has a significant chance to be recovered. It will then
conduct a Deep Scan Test of the battery for a few seconds.
This test will typically be performed on batteries that are in a
low state of charge.
Chapter 4: Battery Test
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