Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 |
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Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) Method |
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- Connect the ARBST battery leads and press BATTERY TEST.
NOTE:
- The BATTERY TEST AFTER CHARGE should only be used after the result CHARGE RETEST has been displayed and the battery has been recharged according to manufacturer's instructions.
- The ARBST red load lead is equipped with a battery temperature sensor that provides diagnostic tailoring, based on battery temperature. In the event that the temperature sensor fails, the ARBST will prompt the operator to select a temperature range as follows:
- (7) 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C)
- (8) 32 degrees F (0 degrees C)
- (9) 70 degrees F (21 degrees C)
- Enter the battery rating units and press ENTER.
NOTE:
- The battery rating is usually printed on the battery label.
- The battery rating units can be changed by selecting:
- DIN
- IEC
- A-HR
- The display will read TEST IN PROGRESS, while the battery is loaded, released and then loaded again. The test will last approximately 50 seconds .
- Check the results:
- GOOD BATTERY - The battery is good.
- GOOD LOW CHARGE - Recharge the battery.
- BAD BATTERY - Replace the battery.
- CHARGE RETEST - Battery condition cannot be fully determined until it has been charged according to manufacturer's instructions. Once the battery is at a full state of charge then run BATTERY TEST AFTER CHARGE.
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