OTC One Step Battery Analyzer And Charger (Diesel Engines)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The OTC One Step Battery Analyzer and Charger is designed to help diagnose the cause of a defective battery. Follow the instruction manual supplied with the tester to properly diagnose a vehicle.

BATTERY SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION	POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTION
THE BATTERY SEEMS WEAK OR DEAD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE.	1. The electrical system ignition-off draw is excessive.	1. See Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate test procedures. Repair the excessive ignition-off draw, as required.
	2. The charging system is inoperative.	2. Determine if the charging system is performing to specifications. Refer to Electrical/Charging - Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate charging system diagnosis and testing procedures. Repair the inoperative charging system, as required.
	3. The battery is discharged.	3. Determine the battery state-of-charge using the appropriate battery tester. Charge the inoperative battery, as required.
	4. The battery terminal connections are loose or corroded.	4. See Electrical/Battery System/CABLES, Battery - Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate battery cable diagnosis and testing procedures. Clean and tighten the battery terminal connections, as required.
	5. The battery has an incorrect size or rating for this vehicle.	5. See Electrical/Battery System - Specifications for the proper battery size and rating. Replace an incorrect battery, as required.
	6. The battery is inoperative.	6. Test the battery using the appropriate battery tester. Replace the inoperative battery, as required.
	7. The starting system is inoperative.	7. Determine if the starting system is performing to specifications. Refer to Electrical/Starting - Specifications . Repair the inoperative starting system, as required.
	8. The battery is physically damaged.	8. Inspect the battery for loose terminal posts or a cracked and leaking case. Replace the damaged battery, as required.
THE BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED.	1. The battery has an incorrect size or rating for this vehicle.	1. See Electrical/Battery System - Specifications for the proper battery size and rating. Replace an incorrect battery, as required.
	2. The battery terminal connections are loose or corroded.	2. See Electrical/Battery System/CABLES, Battery - Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate battery cable diagnosis and testing procedures. Clean and tighten the battery terminal connections, as required.
	3. The electrical system ignition-off draw is excessive.	3. See Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate test procedures. Repair the excessive ignition-off draw, as required.
	4. The battery is inoperative.	4. Test the battery using the appropriate battery tester. Replace the inoperative battery, as required.
	5. The starting system is inoperative.	5. Determine if the starting system is performing to specifications. Refer to Electrical/Starting - Specifications . Repair the inoperative starting system, as required.
	6. The charging system is inoperative.	6. Determine if the charging system is performing to specifications. Refer to Electrical/Charging - Diagnosis and Testing for the appropriate charging system diagnosis and testing procedures. Repair the inoperative charging system, as required.
	7. Electrical loads exceed the output of the charging system.	7. Inspect the vehicle for aftermarket electrical equipment which might cause excessive electrical loads.
	8. Slow driving or prolonged idling with high-amperage draw loads in use.	8. Advise the vehicle operator, as required.
THE BATTERY WILL NOT ACCEPT A CHARGE.	1. The battery is inoperative.	1. Test the battery using the appropriate battery tester. Replace the inoperative battery, as required.