Midtronics DCA-8000

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Appendix C: Test Results Decision Tables
DCA-8000
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Decision
Cranking
Health
Reserve
Capacity
SOH Message RC Message
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.
Charge &
Retest
Charge &
Retest
Charge the battery and retest to
determine condition.
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.
Starter Test Results
Decision Action
Cranking
Normal
The starter voltage is normal and the battery is fully charged.
Low Voltage
The starter voltage is low and the battery is fully charged.
Charge Battery
The starter voltage is low and the battery is discharged. Fully charge the battery
and repeat the starter system test.
Replace Battery
If the battery test result was REPLACE, the battery must be replaced before
testing the starter.
Low Current
The starter voltage is high but the cranking amps are low.
No Start
The engine didn’t start and the test was aborted or the vehicle’s starting prole
was not detected and the Starter Test was skipped.