Alternator Test; Starts With No Load Testing At 3,000 Rpm - Matco Tools MBT1015 User Manual

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6. Pressing the
menu screen. (Fig.42)

7.3 Alternator Test

This test is to check the MAX and MIN charging voltages output of the alternator
at 3000 RPM without load and 2000 RPM with all loads ON. With this test you can
determine the alternator's condition when in reference with the vehicle's Service
Manual.

Starts with No load testing at 3,000 RPM

1. With engine OFF, place
PARK for Automatic and apply the parking brake.
2. Attach the Analyser clips onto the battery terminal posts and it will power up
and lights up the LCD display screen as shown (Fig.41). Press
the display will show as Fig. 48 below.
Select Menu
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New Test
Continue Test
Stored Results
Setup Menu
Fig.47
3. Select [Charging Test] and it will proceed to the display below: (Fig. 497)
Fig.49
key at any moment will exit and return back to the
the vehicle transmission in NEUTRAL for Manual and
Select Test
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16:48
Battery Test
Grounding Test
Starter Test
Alternator Test
[Enter] to proceed
No Load Test
Start the car engine
and keeps it running.
[Enter] to proceed
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key and
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Fig.48