Innova 5510: Performing an Alternator Test
Step 1 - Press the MENU button.
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Press the MENU button. |
Step 2 - Select Hybrid/EV Battery Test, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.
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The Main Menu will display. Scroll through the screen using the DOWN ▼ button. Select Hybrid/EV Battery Test, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵. |
Step 3 - Select Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.
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The Battery/Alternator Test menu will display. Select Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵. |
Step 4 - Follow the instructions.
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An Instructional message will show. Press ENTER ↵ to proceed. Press the accelerator pedal to raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM, and maintain the engine speed. When the engine speed is within the required range, the alternator test begins. A progress screen will show. When the Countdown timer expires, an Instructional message will show. Turn the vehicle’s headlights off, and return the engine to idle speed. A One moment please message displays while the test results are retrieved. |
Step 5 - View the Results screen.
When the alternator check is complete, a results screen will show the charging system voltage and will indicate whether or not the charging system is within acceptable limits. The System Status LEDs provide a Pass or Fail indication, as follows:
- Green = System within limits
- Yellow = Overcharging or undercharging
- Red = Excessive overcharging or undercharging
- If the alternator voltage is less than 9 V, the red, yellow, and green System Status LEDs will flash on and off.