Midtronics DCA-8000

Midtronics Inc. 7000 Monroe Street Willowbrook, IL 60527
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Appendix C: Test Results Decision Tables DCA-8000
Appendix C: Test Results Decision Tables
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.
Charge &
Retest
Charge
and Retest
Charge the battery and retest to
determine condition.
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.