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Starter Test Results

Result On Printer Remedy
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL System shows a normal starter draw.
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW Cranking voltage is lower than normal level.
  • Check starter.
CHARGE BATTERY The state of battery charge is too low to test.
  • Charge the battery and retest.
REPLACE BATTERY Replace battery.
  • If the vehicle is not started though the battery condition of "GOOD BATTERY" is displayed, check wiring for open circuit, battery cable connection, starter and repair or replace as necessary.
  • If the engine does crank, check fuel system.
NOTE:
  • For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the test results and the message "PRESS FOR CHARGING TEST.

Step 3: Charging System Test 

  1. Press the ENTER button to proceed with the charging test.
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  2. Rev the engine with loads off. (Following the on-screen prompts)
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  3. The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen, idle the engine.
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  4. Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Press ENTER to continue.
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  5. Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc). Press ENTER to continue.
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  6. The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen, idle the engine.
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  7. Turn off loads and engine.
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  8. The Charging System decision is displayed at the end of the procedure.
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    Result On Printer Remedy
    NO PROBLEMS System is showing normal output from the alternator.
    NO OUTPUT No alternator output detected.
    • Check all connections to and from the alternator, especially the connection to the battery. If the connection is loose or heavily corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest.
    • If the belts and connections are in good working condition, replace the alternator. (Older vehicles use external voltage regulators, which may require only replacement of the voltage regulator.)
    LOW OUTPUT Alternator does not supply charging current to battery and electrical load to system fully.
    • Check belts and alternator and replace as necessary.
    HIGH OUTPUT The voltage from alternator to battery is higher than normal limit during voltage regulating.
    • Check connection and ground and replace regulator as necessary.
    • Check electrolyte level in the battery.
    EXCESSIVE RIPPLE The voltage from alternator to battery is higher than normal limit during voltage regulating.
    • Check alternator mounting and belts and replace as necessary.
    CHARGE BATTERY The starter voltage is low and the battery is discharged. Fully charge the battery and repeat the starter system test.
    REPLACE BATTERY Battery must be replaced before the starting system can be tested.
  9. Press the BACK/PRINT button to print the test results or MENU to return to the Options Menu.
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