BLCKTEC 420: Alternator Test

Purpose

To guide you on how to perform a charging system check in BLCKTEC 420.

Introduction

When Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Main Menu and the Battery/Alternator Monitor menu will display. Proceed to step 3.

Step 1 - Press the MENU/ENTER ↵button and release.

Step 2 - Select Battery/Alternator Test, then press MENU/ENTER ↵.

Step 3 - Select Alternator Test, then press MENU/ENTER ↵.

Step 4 - Start and warm the engine to normal operating temperature.

Turn on the headlights. Select Next to proceed.

Step 5 - Press the accelerator pedal to raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM and maintain the engine speed.

When the engine speed is within the required range, the alternator test begins. A progress screen will display.

When the 'countdown' timer expires, an 'instructional' message will display.

Step 6 - Turn the vehicle’s headlights OFF and return the engine to idle speed.

A 'One-moment please' message will display while the test results are retrieved.

Step 7 - When the alternator check is complete, a results screen will show the charging system voltage and indicates whether or not the charging system is within acceptable limits.

Step 8 - Select the MENU/ENTER ↵ button to return to the Main Menu.