Starter System Test - Midtronics MDX-650P SOH Instruction Manual

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 engine 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
1. Press to proceed with the starter test.
2. Start the engine when prompted.
3. The tester displays the
and cranking time in milliseconds.
Starter
Decision
Decision
CRANKING
NORMAL
LOW
VOLTAGE
CHARGE
BATTERY
REPLACE
BATTERY
NO START
CRANKING
SKIPPED
4. Press to proceed with the charging system test,  6 button to print the
test results,
NOTE: For an in-vehicle test, the display alternates between the
test results and the message PRESS
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decision on the starter
STARTER SYSTEM
DECISION
CRANKING
TIME

The starter voltage is normal and the battery is fully
charged.
The starter voltage is low and the battery is fully charged.
The starter voltage is low and the battery is discharged.
Fully charge the battery and repeat the starter system test.
Battery must be replaced before the starting system can be
tested.
No vehicle start detected.
A start was not detected.
to return to the Options Menu.
FOR STARTER TEST.
system, cranking voltage,
10.20V
718mS
6
Interpretation
FOR CHARGING TEST.
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MDX-650P SOH
Average
cranking
voltage
Cranking
time in
milliseconds