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Battery Test Results for Warranty test and Service Mode
After the test the tester will display the battery decisions with the complete results in a series of screens. Use
the
UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through each result. To print the results press the PRINT soft key. To
return to the Main Menu, press the
END soft key.
Battery Decisions and Recommendations
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 BATTERY Replace the battery. A REPLACE BATTERY 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
REMOTE POST The decision is based on a measurement on the JUMP START POST. Advise
is to retest directly on battery post
Battery Test Results for Maintenance Mode
Decision Recommended Action
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service
CHARGE BATTERY Fully charge the battery and return it to service
CHARGE INSTANTLY Immediately fully charge the battery and retest.
MARK AS DEFECT Mark this battery as DEFECT and replace it from the vehicle
REMOTE POST Replace the battery and retest
FROZEN BATTERY Thaw the battery and retest
REMOTE POST The decision is based on a measurement on the JUMP START POST. Advise
is to retest directly on battery post
Chapter 4: Battery Test
Battery decision
Measured voltage
M e a s u r e d c a p a c i t y
rating units
Rating units you selected
for the test
Temperature indication