Matco Tools CodeAdvisor MD60b Manual page 40

Additional Functions
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR TEST
6. Start the vehicle's engine. Allow the engine to run for several
seconds, then turn the engine off.
If the Scan Tool did not detect "cranking status" for the
vehicle's engine, an advisory message shows. Select Next,
then press MENU/ENTER
or, press MENU/ENTER
7. When the battery check is complete, a
results screen displays the battery status.
The System Status LEDs provide a
PASS/FAIL indication, as follows:
Green = Good

Yellow = Normal

Red = Warning/Bad

8. Press and hold MENU/ENTER
To perform a charging system check:
DO NOT perform the Alternator Test on Smart Alternator,
Hybrid or Electric vehicles.
1. Select Alternator Test from the Battery/Alternator Test Menu, then
press MENU/ENTER
An "instructional" message shows.
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2. Set the parking brake. Start and warm the engine to normal operating
temperature. Turn on the headlights. Press MENU/ENTER
proceed.
An "instructional" message shows.

3. Press the accelerator pedal to raise engine speed to 2000 RPM
minimum, and maintain the engine speed.
When engine speed is within the required range, the alternator

test begins. A progress screen shows.
When the "countdown" timer expires,

an "instructional" message shows.
4. Turn the vehicle's headlights off, and
return the engine to idle speed.
A "One moment please..." message

displays while the test results are
retrieved.
5. When the alternator check is complete,
a results screen shows charging system
voltage and indicates whether or not the
charging system is within acceptable
limits. The System Status LEDs provide
a PASS/FAIL indication, as follows:
Green = System within limits

Yellow = Over charging or under

charging
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to repeat the battery check,
to return to the Main Menu.
to return to the Main Menu.
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