Midtronics DCA-8000 Instruction Manual

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Appendix C: Test Results Decision TablesToyota/Lexus DCA-8000
Battery Test Results
Decision
Cranking
Health
Reserve
Capacity
SOH Message RC Message
Good
Battery
Good Good The battery shows good cranking performance. Test
the battery again at next service opportunity.
The battery has good reserve
capacity. The battery is able
to provide power for the
electronics systems in the
vehicle.
Good
Recharge
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but
low charge. Fully charge the battery for optimal
performance and life. Check the starting and charging
systems for causes of low charge.
Replace
Battery
Good Warning The battery shows good cranking performance but low
reserve capacity performance. Low reserve capacity
will compromise the battery's ability to provide power
to the vehicle and hold a charge over time.
The reserve capacity of the
battery is low. Low reserve
capacity of the battery could
impact the ability of the
battery to provide power for
the electronics systems in the
vehicle. The battery should be
replaced.
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but low
charge and low reserve capacity performance. Low
reserve capacity will compromise the battery's ability
to provide power to the vehicle and hold a charge over
time. Check the starting and charging systems for
causes of low charge.
Charge
and Retest
The battery shows low charge and low reserve
capacity performance. Low reserve capacity will
compromise the battery's ability to provide power to
the vehicle and hold a charge over time.
Warning
Warning Good The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace
the battery to prevent a no-start situation in your
vehicle.
The battery has good reserve
capacity. The battery is able
to provide power for the
electronics systems in the
vehicle.
Good
Battery
Good No Test The battery shows good cranking performance. Test
the battery again at next service opportunity.
System conditions have
prevented a test of the battery
reserve capacity in this
vehicle. Before attempting any
retest, ensure that all vehicle
accessory loads are off, the key
is not in the ignition, and the
doors are closed.
Good
Recharge
Good
Recharge
The battery shows good cranking performance but
low charge. Fully charge the battery for optimal
performance and life. Check the starting and charging
systems for causes of low charge.
Replace
Battery
Warning The battery shows low cranking performance. Replace
the battery to prevent a no-start situation in your
vehicle.
No Test No Test No Test Conditions have prevented a test of the battery reserve capacity. Ensure that there are
no loads on the battery before attempting any retest.
Appendix C: Test Results Decision Tables

Midtronics DCA-8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	DCA-8000
Category	Diagnostic Equipment
Language	English