Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
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4: After New Battery Install
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After New
Battery Install
For the installation of a new battery in a
vehicle and reset procedures for the vehicle's
electronics.
At any time during the test tap
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to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.
Battery Test
1. At the Main Menu tap After New Battery Install. The Ac-
quire VIN screen is displayed.
2. Use the built-in camera on the back of the tester to scan
the VIN bar code.
Fill the viewfinder with the VIN bar code.
Flashlight
Camera
Tester (Rear View)
Drivers Door Frame
Windshield
The VIN bar code usually located in the right corner of the
front windshield or on the driver’s side door frame.
NOTE: In low light situations, tap
to turn on
the tester flashlight. Tap
to turn it off.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for recommended
scanning procedures and VIN scanning help.
Manual Entry
: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type
the 17-digit VIN and tap Next.
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Next
The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric
characters as they are being entered on the keypad.
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: Use the scrolling lists to select the year, make, and
vehicle model. If applicable, a list of optional original
equipment is displayed.
Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed.
Tap
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to continue to the Edit Battery Information screen.
3. Connect the tester clamps to the battery.
4. The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and
battery information based on the VIN.
If the displayed information is correct, tap Next to begin
the Battery Test. Tap on the corresponding box to edit the
parameter information.
Battery Application
VIN
Battery Type
Vehicle Year
Test Location
Vehicle Make
Rating Units
Vehicle Model
Battery Rating
Vehicle Technology
Battery Installation
See Appendix A at the back of this manual for complete
parameter descriptions.
5. Use the Viewing Window to align the temperature sensor
over the battery and tap Next. The test begins once the
temperature is successfully captured.
Reset Electronics
Use this function as a checklist for resetting vehicle electronics
following a new battery installation. Options displayed are
determined by the VIN of the vehicle tested.
Option
All models:
Electric windows and
sunroof:
Additional systems:
Battery Test Results
Send test results via
email.
Continue to System
Test
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Print test results
Return to Main Menu
Refer to Appendix B: Decision Tables for a complete explaination
of the possible test results.
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