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Battery Test Procedure

  1. Connect the tester to the battery.
    1. Red clamp to battery positive (+) terminal.
    2. Black clamp to battery negative (-) terminal.
    Fig 1: Connecting Tester To Battery
    G07263892Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Connect clamps securely. If "CHECK CONNECTION" message is displayed on the screen, reconnect clamps securely.
  2. The tester will ask if the battery is connected "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE". Make your selection by pressing the arrow buttons; then press ENTER.
    Fig 2: Screen Display - Select Test
    G07263893Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Select CCA and press the ENTER button.
    Fig 3: Screen Display - Select Input
    G07263894Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: CCA: Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for cranking battery at -0.4°F (-18°C).
  4. Set the CCA value displayed on the screen to the CCA value marked on the battery label by pressing up and down buttons and press ENTER.
    Fig 4: Screen Display - Set Rating
    G07263895Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The battery ratings (CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.
  5. The tester will conduct battery test.
    Fig 5: Screen Display - Testing
    G07263896Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. The tester displays battery test results including voltage and battery ratings.

    Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

    Fig 6: Screen Display - Good Battery
    G07263897Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    BATTERY TEST RESULTS

    Result On Printer Remedy
    GOOD BATTERY No action is required.
    GOOD RECHARGE Battery is in a good state.
    • Recharge the battery and use. (Battery may be charged by running the engine at idle for 20 minutes.)
    CHARGE & RETEST Battery is not charged properly.
    • Charge and test the battery again. (Failure to charge the battery fully may read incorrect measurement value.)
    REPLACE BATTERY Replace battery and recheck the charging system.
    • Improper connection between battery and vehicle cables may cause "REPLACE BATTERY". Retest the battery after removing cables and connecting the tester to the battery terminal directly prior to replacing the battery.
    BAD CELL-REPLACE Charge and retest the battery.
    • If the Micro 570 recommends "REPLACE BATTERY", replace the battery and recheck the charging system.

    [Charge and Retest method after battery charge] 

    Battery charge 

    Set battery charger to 'Auto Mode' (The Mode that charging current drops as the battery charges.) and charge battery until charging current down close to zero or the charger alerts you with an alarm when charge is complete.

    (Minimum charging time recommended: More than 3 hours with Auto Mode that explained above)

    1. If battery is not fully charged, battery surface voltage will be high while the amount of current charged (CCA) in battery is low. If you measure the battery under this condition, tester may misjudge that battery sulfation occurred because the amount of current in battery is too low in comparison with battery voltage.

      * Surface voltage: When battery is charged electrolyte temperature increases and chemical reaction become active resulting in an excessive increase of battery voltage.

      It is known that it takes approximate one day to subside this increased surface voltage completely.

    Battery Test after charge 

    Do not test battery right after the charge. Test battery after battery surface voltage has subsided as instructed in the following procedure.

    1. When battery charge is complete, install the battery in the vehicle.
    2. Put IG key to ON position and turn on head lamp with low beam, and wait 5 minutes. (Discharge for 5 minutes)
    3. Turn off the head lamp and IG key, and wait 5 minutes. (Waiting for 5 minutes)
    4. Remove +, - cable from the battery and test battery.
    WARNING: Whenever filing a claim for battery, the print out of the battery test results must be attached.

    7. Starter Test Procedure 

  7. After the battery test, press ENTER immediately for the starter test.
    Fig 7: Screen Display - Starter Test
    G07263898Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Start the engine.
    Fig 8: Screen Display - Start Engine
    G07263899Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  9. Cranking voltage and starter test results will be displayed on the screen.

    Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

    Fig 9: Screen Display - Cranking Voltage
    G07263900Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    STARTER TEST RESULTS

    Result On Printer Remedy
    CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL System shows a normal starter draw.
    CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW Cranking voltage is lower than normal level.
    • Check starter.
    CHARGE BATTERY The state of battery charge is too low to test.
    • Charge the battery and retest.
    REPLACE BATTERY Replace battery.
    • If the vehicle is not started though the battery condition of "GOOD BATTERY" is displayed, check wiring for open circuit, battery cable connection, starter and repair or replace as necessary.
    • If the engine does crank, check fuel system.
    NOTE: When testing the vehicle with old diesel engines, the test result will not be favorable if the glow plug is not heated. Conduct the test after warming up the engine for 5 minutes.

    10. Charging System Test Procedure 

  10. Press ENTER to begin charging system test.
    Fig 10: Screen Display - Charging Test
    G07263901Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  11. The tester displays the actual voltage of alternator.

    Press ENTER to continue.

    Fig 11: Screen Display - Enter To Count
    G07263902Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  12. Turn off all electrical load and rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)
    Fig 12: Screen Display - Loads Off
    G07263903Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 13: Screen Display - Increase
    G07263904Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 14: Screen Display - Hold
    G07263905Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  13. The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.
    Fig 15: Screen Display - RPM Detected
    G07263906Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  14. If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.
    Fig 16: Screen Display - Enter To Cont
    G07263907Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  15. The tester will conduct charging system test during loads off.
    Fig 17: Screen Display - Testing
    G07263908Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 18: Screen Display - Testing
    G07263909Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  16. Turn on electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc.). Press ENTER to continue.
    Fig 19: Screen Display - Turn Loads
    G07263910Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  17. The tester will conduct charging system test during loads on.
    Fig 20: Screen Display - Testing
    G07263911Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  18. Rev engine for 5 seconds with pressing the accelerator pedal. (Follow the instructions on the screen)
    Fig 21: Screen Display - Loads On
    G07263912Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 22: Screen Display - Increase
    G07263913Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 23: Identifying Hold
    G07263914Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  19. The message that engine RPM is detected will be displayed on the screen. Press ENTER to continue.
    Fig 24: Screen Display - RPM Detected
    G07263915Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  20. If the engine RPM is not detected, press ENTER after revving engine.
    Fig 25: Screen Display - Enter To Cont
    G07263916Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  21. Turn off electrical loads (air conditioner, lamps, audio and etc.). Turn the engine off.
    Fig 26: Screen Display - Turn Loads Off
    G07263917Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  22. Charging voltage and charging system test results will be displayed on the screen.

    Shut off engine end disconnect the tester clamps from the battery. Refer to the following table and take the appropriate action as recommended by the Micro 570.

    Fig 27: Screen Display - Load On
    G07263918Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 28: Screen Display - Diode Ripple
    G07263919Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
    Fig 29: Screen Display - Charging System
    G07263920Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

    Charging System Test Results 

    CHARGING SYSTEM TEST RESULTS

    Result On Printer Remedy
    CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL/DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Charging system is normal.
    NO CHARGING VOLTAGE Alternator does not supply charging current to battery.
    • Check belts, connection between alternator and battery and replace belts or cable or alternator as necessary.
    LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE Alternator does not supply charging current to battery and electrical load to system fully.
    • Check belts and alternator and replace as necessary.
    HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE The voltage from alternator to battery is higher than normal limit during voltage regulating.
    • Check connection and ground and replace regulator as necessary.
    • Check electrolyte level in the battery.
    EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED One or more diodes in the alternator is not functioning properly.
    • Check alternator mounting and belts and replace as necessary.
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