Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
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4 – Battery Diagnostics DCA-8000
4 – Battery Diagnostics
Use the Battery Diagnostics function to perform a deep analysis of a battery
without charging it.
NOTE: An In Vehicle Test test will always associate the in-vehicle battery with the VIN of
the vehicle in which it is installed.
At any time during the test tap to return to the previous screen or to return to the Main Menu.
Battery Test
1. Connect the charger clamps to the appropriate battery posts.
2. At the Main Menu tap In Vehicle Charge. The Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
3. Use a connected bar code scanner to scan the VIN bar code, usually located on the driver’s
side door frame. A paired CVG can also be used. The VIN can also be entered manually.
For best results, use the barcode located on the driver’s side door frame. The VIN is also
displayed behind the windshield on the driver’s side dashboard.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix A for recommended scanning procedures and VIN
scanning help
Windshield Drivers Door Frame
CVG Module:
Manual Entry: Use the on-screen keypad to manually type the 17-digit VIN and tap Next.
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The displayed digit counter will count up the alphanumeric characters as they are entered
on the keypad.