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Chapter 4: After New Battery InstallDSS-5000
Use After New Battery Install to test a newly
installed battery in a vehicle. Where applicable
the process will also include registering the
battery in the vehicle and a Reset Electronics
checklist.
At any time during the test tap to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.
1. Connect the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery.
2. On the Controller at the Main Menu tap After New Battery
Install.
Archived "Replace Battery" test results for any vehicle less
than two (2) days old is displayed. Select the record of the
vehicle being tested or tap Skip.
Otherwise the Acquire VIN screen is displayed.
3. Use the built-in camera to scan the VIN bar code, usually
located in the right corner of the front windshield or on
the driver’s side door frame.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for recommended
scanning procedures and VIN scanning help.
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CVG Module
Yr/Make/Model
CVG Module: The test begins immediately when this
option is selected. Skip to Step 5.
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 being entered on the keypad.
Yr/Make/Model: Use the scrolling lists to select the
manufacture date, manufacturer, and vehicle model. Once
entered a list of matching previously tested vehicles is
displayed.
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Vehicle Year
3 vehicles found
2005
Manual Entry
>
Vehicle Make
Honda
Engine: 1.3 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
>
Vehicle Model
Civic
Engine: 1.7 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
>
Engine: 2.0 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
>
Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed.
Tap > to continue to the Edit Battery Information screen.
4. The Edit Battery Information screen displays vehicle and
battery information based on the VIN.
If the displayed information is correct, tap Next to begin
the Battery Test. Tap on the corresponding box to edit the
parameter information.
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Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
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See Appendix A at the back of this manual for parameter
descriptions.
NOTE: Tap Find Battery to search for the battery
location based on the vehicle year, make, and
model based on the VIN or vehicle year, make,
and model selected.
5. Align the temperature sensor on the Controller over the
battery and tap Capture. The test begins when the tem-
perature is successfully captured.
The After New Battery Install begins.
NOTE: If the CVG was used to acquire the vehicle
information, the Edit Battery Information screen
is displayed (See Step 3). Tap Next to display the
test results.
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