Schumacher Electric PTI900X Mode D'emploi page 39

NOTE: Are there any accessories still turned on? If so, turn them off, charge
the battery and retest it. If not, replace the battery, since the charging system is
working and a good battery should have accepted a charge.
7. After the result is displayed, press
HEALTH) or SOC (STATE OF CHARGE). Once the correct option has been
selected, press
8. The screen will show CODE and a computer generated code number.
After the code is displayed, press
9. The screen will show PRINT RESULTS and a NO or YES option.
To change the print results choice, press
Once the correct option has been selected, press
results of the test or it will go back to the first screen, depending on which option
was chosen. NOTE: if you select YES to print; after you've printed the number of
copies you need, you must select NO to return to the BATTERY TEST screen.
10. Remove the clamps from the battery posts after the completion to end the test.
TO TEST THE CHARGING SYSTEM
1. Connect the tester as specified in CONNECTING THE TESTER.
2. Once you connect the tester to a battery, the screen will come on and display
BATTERY TEST and the voltage of the battery the tester is connected to.
Press to get to the SYSTEM TEST, and then press
3. Turn off all accessories and loads, such as lights, air conditioning, radio, etc., and
close all of the vehicle's doors and trunk lid before starting the engine.
4. When the engine is started, one of the three following results will be displayed
along with the actual reading measured.
• CRANKING VOLTS xx.x NORMAL: The system is showing normal draw.
Press to perform the charging system test.
• CRANKING VOLTS xx.x LOW: The cranking voltage is below normal limits;
troubleshoot the starter with the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
• CRANKING VOLTS NOT DETECTED: The cranking voltage is not detected.
5. If cranking voltage is normal, press
6. The display will show PRESS ENTER FOR CHARGING TEST.
Press to continue.
7. The display will show MAKE SURE ALL LOADS ARE OFF. Confirm that all
accessories are off and the doors and trunk are closed. Press
8. One of the three following results will be displayed along with the actual reading
measured.
• ALT. IDLE VOLTS xx.xV LOW: The alternator is not providing sufficient current
to the battery. Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with the engine
running. If the belts are slipping or broken, replace the belts and retest. Check the
connections from the alternator to the battery. If the connection is loose or heavily
corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If the belts and connections are in
good condition, the alternator may need to be replaced, have it checked.
• ALT. IDLE VOLTS xx.xV NORMAL: The system is showing normal output from the
alternator. No problem is detected.
• ALT. IDLE VOLTS xx.xV HIGH: The voltage output from the alternator to the
battery exceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check to ensure
there is no loose connection and the ground connection is good. If there are no
connection problems, the regulator may need to be replaced; have it checked.
Since most alternators have the regulator built-in, this may require you to replace
the alternator; have it checked. The normal high limit of a typical automotive
regulator is 14.6+0.05 volts. Check the manufacturer's specifications for the
correct limit, as it will vary by vehicle type and manufacturer.
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to select: SOH (STATE OF
or
or .
and the tester will print the
to begin the charging system test.
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to continue.