INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS
Good battery – continue to use
+ Good battery – charge then use
~ Weak battery – replace soon
Bad battery – replace now
Charge and test again
Alternator working – voltage and ripple OK
Alternator not working – see full user manual
Alternator overcharge – check voltage regulator
When testing starting batteries, the combination of CH and
BL results help to identify other battery and system problems.
See table below.
Battery Life Test Results (BL)
~
Cranking Health Test Results (CH)
Replace
Battery Now
Replace
Battery Now
Replace
Battery Now
~
Replace
Battery Now
Replace
Battery Soon
Replace
Battery Soon
Replace
Battery Now
Replace
Battery Soon
Battery OK