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Battery Test Results
After the test the tester will display one of fi ve battery decisions with the complete results in a series
of screens as shown in Figure 14. Use the
UP/DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through each result. To
send the results to an IR printer, press the PRINT soft key. To return to the Main Menu, press the END
soft key.
Figure 14
Table 1: Battery Decisions and Recommendations
Decision Recommended Action
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service.
CHARGE & RETEST Fully charge the battery. Allow the battery to rest before retesting.
Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false
readings. If
CHARGE & RETEST appears again after you fully charge
the battery, replace the battery.
REPLACE BATTERY Replace the battery and retest. A
REPLACE BATTERY result may also
mean a poor connection between the battery cables and the battery.
After disconnecting the battery cables, retest the battery using the out-
of-vehicle test before replacing it.
BAD CELL–REPLACE Replace the battery.
Chapter 4: Battery Test
Battery decision
Measured voltage
Rating units you
selected for the test
All test results are stored on the SD Card. This data can be copied from the card and used
to verify / compare results.