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Midtronics B.V. Hoofdveste 6 3992 DG HOUTEN
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CHAPTER 8:
TEST MESSAGES
For a more decisive result, the tester may prompt you for
additional information. The messages in the following table
may appear before the tester can display a result.
Test Message
Interpretation
BAT.
TEMPERATURE
Select ambient temperature above
or below 0 degrees Celsius.
CHARGE STATE
Select before or after battery has
been charged.
SURFACE CHARGE
DETECTED
Remove the surface charge before
it begins testing. Testing will resume
after charge has been removed.
CHECK
CONNECTION
One or both clamps are not making
proper contact with the battery
terminals.
ENGINE REV NOT
DETECTED PRESS
ENTER WHILE
REVVING
Tester has not detected an increase
in engine r.p.m.
REVERSE
CONNECTION
Clamps are connected in the wrong
polarity: positive to negative or
negative to positive.
UNSTABLE
BATTERY
Out-of-vehicle. Weak battery,
should be charged and retested.
WIGGLE CLAMPS
Clamps are not making good
contact with battery terminals.
