Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test
DSS-5000
6. When prompted, rev the engine to between 2000 to 3000
rpm and hold it there while the analyzer tests the alterna-
tor output again.
7. When prompted Idle the engine and then turn it off.
8. Tap
Next
to display the test results.
Test Results-Summary
Test Results - Summary
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Good Battery
>
Cranking Normal
>
Charging Normal
>
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Summary
A Test Results - Summary screen is displayed following a
System Test. Tap
>
to view detailed test results for each part
of the test.
To send the test results to a configured printer or via email tap
Send Results.
To return to the Home Screen, tap
Done
or
to return to the Main Menu.
Starter Test Results
Test Results - Starter
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Cranking Normal
Cranking Voltage:
11.61 V
Cranking Current:
54.2 A
Starting Time:
2.33 s
Loop Ohms:
0
Ω
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Starter
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Cranking Voltage
12.58V
7.86V
11.61V
Cranking Current
623.9A
0A
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Starter Test
Test Results - Starter
Decision
Action
Cranking
Normal
The starter voltage is normal and the battery is
fully charged.
Low Voltage
The starter voltage is low and the battery is
fully charged.
Charge
Battery
The starter voltage is low and the battery is
discharged. Fully charge the battery and repeat
the starter system test.
Replace
Battery
(If the battery test result was (REPLACE or
BAD CELL.) The battery must be replaced
before testing the starter.
Low Current
The starter voltage is high but the cranking
amps are low.
No Start
The engine didn’t start and the test was
aborted or the vehicle’s starting profile was not
detected and the Starter Test was skipped.
Alternator Test Results
Test Results - Alternator
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Charging Normal
No Load Voltage:
14.45 V
No Load Current:
12.15 A
Loaded Voltage:
14.23 V
Loaded Current:
33.54 A
Ripple:
40 mV
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Alternator
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14.4V
12.1A
14.2V
33.5A
No Load
Loaded
0.2V
0V
0.2V
Ripple
Send Results
Done
Test Results - Alternator Test