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Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester: Notes

NOTE: To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done as a set from start to finish.
  1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
  2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester.
  3. Press "ENTER" to begin the charging system test.
  4. Start engine.
    Fig 1: Tester Display -- PRESS ENTER FOR CHARGING TEST
    G04195329Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Press "ENTER" until "LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC" is displayed.
  6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1, 500 to 2, 000 RPM for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.

    Once the increase in engine RPM is detected, press "ENTER" to continue.

    Fig 2: Tester Display -- LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC
    G04195330Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE:
    • If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not detected, "RPM NOT DETECTED" will display.
    • Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting, particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, continue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
  7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the DIODE/RIPPLE check.
  8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the following electrical loads.
    Fig 3: Tester Display -- TESTING ENGINE AT IDLE And DIODE/RIPPLE
    G04195331Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or windshield defroster.
    • Headlamp high beam
    • Rear window defogger
    NOTE: Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
  9. Press "ENTER" to continue.
    Fig 4: Tester Display -- TURN LOADS ON ENTER TO CONT
    G04195332Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1, 500 to 2, 000 RPM for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in engine RPM is detected, press "ENTER" to continue.
    Fig 5: Tester Display - LOADS ON REV ENGINE 5 SEC
    G04195333Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE: If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not detected, "RPM NOT DETECTED" will be displayed. Press "ENTER" to restart the test.
  11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART ".
    Fig 6: Tester Display - CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL
    G04195334Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Press "ENTER" then test output code is displayed. Record the test output code on the repair order.
  13. Toggle back to the "DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN" for test results.
    Fig 7: Tester Display - CHARGING CODE
    G04195335Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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