Charging system voltage test, Fig. 21 – Actron AutoAnalyzer CP7665 User Manual

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Component

Voltage

Battery Cable
Connectors

50mV

Connections

0.0V

• Compare voltage readings in

Step 6 with above chart.

• If any voltages read high, inspect

component and connection for
defects.

• If defects are found, service as

necessary.

Fig. 21

Red

Black

7. Turn off all accessories and

view reading on display.

• Charging system is normal if

display reads 13.2 to 15.2 volts.

• If display voltage is not be-

tween 13.2 to 15.2 volts, then
proceed to Step 13.

8. Open throttle and Hold engine

speed (RPM) between 1800 and
2800 RPM.

Hold this speed through Step 11 -
Have an assistant help hold
speed.

9. View reading on display.

Voltage reading should not
change from Step 7 by more
than 0.5V.

10. Load the electrical system by

turning on the lights, wind-
shield wipers, and setting the
blower fan on high.

11. View reading on display.

Voltage should not drop down
below about 13.0V.

12. Shut off all accessories, re-

turn engine to curb idle and
shut off.

1. Insert BLACK test lead into

COM test lead jack.

2. Insert RED test lead into

test lead jack.

3. Turn multimeter rotary switch

to 20V DC range.

4. Connect RED test lead to posi-

tive (+) terminal of battery.

5. Connect BLACK test lead to

negative (-) terminal of battery.

6. Start engine - Let idle.

Charging System Voltage Test

This test checks the charging sys-
tem to see if it charges the battery
and provides power to the rest of the
vehicles electrical systems (lights,
fan, radio etc).

Test Procedure (see Fig. 21):

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