System Test - TecMate TestMATE Manual Del Usario

SYSTEM TEST

1. Press «ENTER» button, you will view the following
screen:
2. Turn off all vehicle accessory loads such as light, air
conditioning, radio, etc. Before start the engine.
3. When the engine is started, one of the three results will be displayed along with the
actual reading measured:
CRANKING VOLTS
xx,xx V
CRANKING VOLTS
xx,xx V
CRANKING VOLTS
NO DETECTED
4. If the cranking voltage is normal, press «ENTER» to
begin charging system test.
5. Press the «ENTER» key, you will view the following
screen.
6. Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results will be displayed along with the actual
reading measured.
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx,xx V
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx,xx V
4
NORMAL
LOW
LOW
NORMAL
The system is showing normal draw. Press
«ENTER» to perform the charging system test.
The cranking voltage is below normal limits,
troubleshoot the starter with manufacturers
recommended procedure.
The cranking voltage is not detected.
Low charging volts when test at idle
The alternator is not providing suffi cient current
to the battery. Check the belts to ensure the
alternator is rotating with 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,
replace the alternator.
Charging system normal when test at idle
The system is showing normal output from the
alternator. No problem is detected.
SYSTEM TEST
xx,xx V
TURN OFF LOADS
START ENGINE
PRESS ENTER FOR
CHARGING TEST
MAKE SURE ALL
LOADS ARE OFF