Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test; Battery Test - Midtronics DSS-5000PKIT User Manual

Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test

Use In Vehicle Test to perform Battery Tests
on in-vehicle batteries using test parameters
determined by vehicle VIN or year, make, and
In Vehicle Test
model of the vehicle being tested. A System Test
with an optional Amp Clamp is also available.
NOTE: An In Vehicle Test test will always associate the
in-vehicle battery with the VIN of the vehicle in which
it is installed.
At any time during the test tap  to return to the previous
screen or to return to the Main Menu.

Battery Test

1. Connect the Tester Pod test clamps to the battery and re-
move the Controller.
On the Controller at the Main Menu tap In Vehicle Test.
2.
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.

 Flashlight
Fill the viewfinder with the VIN and center it along the red line.
Or enter VIN using:
Back CVG Module
CVG Module: The test begins immediately when this
option is selected. Skip to Step 5.
Chapter 2: In Vehicle Test
Acquire VIN
Manual Entry Yr/Make/Model
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
2005
Vehicle Make
Honda
Vehicle Model
Civic
Use Manual Entry if the battery being tested is not listed.
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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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VIN
Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make
Vehicle Model
Vehicle Technology
Battery Installation
Back Find Battery
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.
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Search Library
3 vehicles found
Manual Entry
Engine: 1.3 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
Engine: 1.7 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
Engine: 2.0 Liters - CID L4
Rating: 410 CCA Chemistry: Flooded
Edit Battery Information
Battery Application
Battery Post
Test Location
Battery Type
Battery Rating Units
Battery Rating
DSS-5000
9 0
L
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