Midtronics MDX-600 Series User Manual

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Starter System Test
IMPORTANT: Before starting the test, inspect the alternator drive belt. A belt
that is glazed or worn, or lacks the proper tension, will prevent the en-
gine from achieving the rpm levels needed for the test.
Once you have completed an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between
thebatterytestresultsandthemessagePRESSFORSTARTERTEST.
1. Press the ENTER ( ) button to proceed with the starter test.
2. Starttheenginewhenprompted.
3. The tester displays the decision on the starter system, cranking voltage,
and cranking time in milliseconds.
Starter System Test Results
Decision Interpretation
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 Battery must be replaced before the starting
system can be tested.
NO START No vehicle start detected.
CRANKING SKIPPED A start was not detected.
4. Press the ENTER ( ) buttontoproceedwiththechargingsystemtest,BACK/
PRINT button to print the test results, MENU to return to the Options Menu.
NOTE: For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the test results
andthemessage“PRESSFORCHARGINGTEST.
See “Maintenence & Troubleshooting” in this manual for more information
about the printer.
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Midtronics MDX-600 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Midtronics
Model	MDX-600 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English