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   2. This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and 
model of vehicle. Check only 12 volt systems.
PART 1
No Load (turn OFF all vehicle’s accessories): The vehicle battery 
must be fully charged before testing the alternator. Run the engine 
long enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a no-load 
voltage.
  1. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The backlit 
LCD screen will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing 
the alternator:
   The Battery Status Icon will light solid and the Alternator Icon will 
flash.
  2.  If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the backlit LCD screen 
will display the following:
    The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon, and “ALT GOOD” will light 
solid.
 3.  If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, 
the backlit LCD screen will display the following:
    The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon and “ALT” will light solid. 
The Fault Icon will flash.
  4. Press the Alternator Check Button again to stop the test and turn 
off the unit.
PART 2
Under Load (accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning 
on as many accessories as possible (except for A/C and Defrost).
  1. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The backlit 
LCD screen will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing 
the alternator:
   The Battery Status Icon will light solid and the Alternator Icon will 
flash.
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