Battery Test Results; Charging System Test; Charging System Test Results - Midtronics DSS-7000 Instruction Manual

DSS-7000

Battery Test Results

Tap Print to print the test results or Email to email the results
to the customer. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done or
System Test to continue with the System Test.
Test Results - Summary
Decision
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service.
GOOD– Fully charge battery and return to
RECHARGE service.
CHARGE & Fully charge the battery and retest.
RETEST Failure to fully charge the battery
before retesting may cause false
readings. For a repeated CHARGE &
RETEST decision, replace battery.
REPLACE May also mean a poor connection
BATTERY * between battery cables and battery.
After disconnecting battery cables,
retest battery using Battery Test before
replacing.
BAD CELL– Replace the battery and retest.
REPLACE
* When testing at the jump start posts, the tester may need to verify the
result. It will give you the option of retesting at the battery posts.

Charging System Test

1. When using the Amp Clamp, hold the clamp away from
any cables with the jaws closed and tap Continue to reset
the value to zero.
2. With the engine and all electrical loads off, place the clamp
around the positive (+) battery cable and tap Continue.
3. When prompted Start the vehicle's engine and leave it
running at idle.
4. Tap Continue once it is displayed. The analyzer tests the
alternator output.
5. Rev the engine to between 2000 to 3000 RPM to the test-
ing threshold and tap Continue. The analyzer tests the
alternator output again.
6. Idle the engine when prompted and then turn it off.
Tap Continue to display the test results.
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Charging System Test Results

The Charging System Test results are displayed on screens 2
and 3. Screen 4 displays a summary of the entire System Test.
Tap Print to print the test results or Email to email the results
to the customer. To return to the Home Screen, tap Done.
Test Results - Starter
Decision
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 The starter voltage is low and the battery
BATTERY is discharged. Fully charge the battery
and repeat the starter system test.
REPLACE (If the battery test result was (REPLACE
BATTERY or BAD CELL.) The battery must be
replaced before testing the starter.
LOW CRANKING The starter voltage is high but the
AMPS cranking amps are low.
NO START The engine didn't start and the test was
aborted.
CRANKING The tester didn't detect the vehicle's
SKIPPED starting profile and skipped the Starter
Test.
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