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STARTER TEST TABLE
LOAD (V)
10.4
10.6
10.8
11.0
11.2
11.4
11.6
11.8
MIN CRANK (V)
9.7
10.0
10.3
10.6
10.9
11.2
11.1
11.6
Code
Situation
Possible Meanings/Causes
Beep Keeps
Load Test
Tester/relay defective.
Sounding Have a qualified technician service.
-L-
Start of Test
Battery voltage less than 12V
Discontinue use.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capability:
12V DC battery tester with charging
system output
Load Test Capacity:
125A; 200-1000 cold
cranking amps
Digital LED Display:
Analog, 0-16 VDC
(maximum).
Test Cycle Rate:
10 seconds per test with
minute cool down;
up to 3 tests in 5 minutes.
Overall Dimensions
L = 11.5” W = 7" D = 5"
L = 29cm W = 17.5cm D
= 12.5cm
Additional Features
10 second auto cut off and
CCA set
Warranty
This product carries a 2 year return to factory warranty,
we cannot he held responsible for carriage charges to or
from the factory or the cost of any work incurred in
replacing the item.
Where as legally all warrantees should go through the
persons supplying you the product, however, Sterling
recognises that due to the international nature of this
business and the time added to repairs that this is not
always the best solution, as such we are happy to help
direct from the factory if possible, please understand that
this help is at our discretion and not a legal requirement.
c) Voltage over 15V indicates faulty voltage volts for engines with less than 300 inches of cubic
regulator.
displacement ( CID) (5000cc). For example, if the load
3)
When charging system test is complete, remove Black voltage is 11V, use 10.6V for minimum cranking voltage.
Clamp (-) from battery first; then remove Red Clamp (+).
3)
Disable the ignition system so the car will not start,
crank the engine and note the voltage during cranking.
4)
If cranking voltage of step 3 is below the minimum
cranking voltage in the starter test table (above), the
This Test identifies excessive starter current draw, which starter current draw is excessive. lf the starter cranks
makes starting difficult and reduces battery life. Only slowly, check for high resistance and poor connection. A
perform the starter motor load test if the battery has meter reading of 9V or less indicates excessive current
already tested well.
draw. This may be due to bad connections, a failing starter
motor or the battery is too small for the vehicle
requirements.
Engine should be at normal operating temperature.
1)
Connect clamps to battery posts and run the basic load
test (push and release Test Start Button). Note the exact
voltage with the load test on. If voltage continues to fall
after 10 seconds, this test will not be available.
2)
Apply the voltage obtained above to the starter tester
table (below). Use the next to lower minimum cranking
Testing the Starter motor
