Innova 5610: Performing a Battery/Alternator Test

Battery/Alternator Test

The Innova 5610 can perform a check of the vehicle’s battery and alternator system (or hybrid/EV battery system) to ensure that the system is operating within acceptable limits. You can perform a battery check only, or an alternator system (battery and alternator) check.

To navigate to Battery/Alternator Test, press the M button.

Step 2 - Select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test

Scroll through using the DOWN ▼ button, then select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.
Press Yes to confirm your vehicle.

Step 3 - Select Battery Test

When EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Main Menu and the vehicle is not an electric or hybrid vehicle, the Battery/Alternator Test menu displays.
Select Battery Test, then press ENTER ↵.
When you have finished viewing the retrieved information, select Back to return to the Main Menu.

Step 4 - Prepare the vehicle for the Battery Test

Turn the engine off.
Place the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake.
Make a visual check of the battery’s condition. If the battery terminals are corroded or other damage is present, clean or replace the battery as appropriate.
For “unsealed” batteries, make sure the water level in each cell is above the battery plates.
Turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine.
Press the Back Button to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu or press the Continue button to proceed.

NOTE: If the engine is running, an “advisory” message displays. Turn the engine off, then turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine. Press ENTER ↵to continue.

An “instructional” message displays

Step 5 - Turn the vehicle’s headlights on

Turn headlights on, then select Continue to proceed.
A “countdown” message displays while the battery check is in process.

Step 6 - Turn the vehicle’s headlights off

Turn off headlights, then select Continue to proceed.
An “instructional” message displays.

If battery voltage is less than 11.8 volts, an “advisory” message displays. Press the Main Menu button to return to the Main Menu. Turn the ignition off and disconnect the 5610 from the vehicle. Fully charge the battery, then repeat the battery check.
If battery voltage is between 11.8 and 12.1 volts, a message “Battery voltage is low, this may affect the accuracy of the test results” displays.
If battery voltage is greater than 12.1 volts, an instructional message displays. Start the vehicle’s engine.
When the battery check is complete, a results screen displays with the battery’s status
Press the Back button to return to Battery/Alternator Test menu.
Press the Main Menu button to return to the Main Menu.

NOTE: If the 5610 did not detect the start of the vehicle’s engine, an “advisory” message displays. Press Retest to repeat the battery check or press Exit to return to the Main Menu.

VIEWING BATTERY LIVE DATA (12 VOLTS)

Step 1 - Select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test

Scroll through using the DOWN ▼ button, then select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.

Step 2 - Select Battery Live Data (12 Volts)

Select Battery Live Data (12 Volts), then press ENTER ↵.
When you finish viewing the Battery Live Data (12 Volts), press Back to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.

Alternator Test

Step 1 - Press the M button

To navigate to Battery/Alternator Test, press the M button.

Step 2 - Select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test

Scroll through using the DOWN ▼ button, then select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.
Press Yes to confirm your vehicle.

Step 3 - Select Alternator Test

When EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test is selected from the Main Menu and the vehicle is not an electric or hybrid vehicle, the Battery/Alternator Test menu displays.
Select Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.
When you have finished viewing the retrieved information, select Back to return to the Main Menu.

Step 4 - Prepare the vehicle for the Alternator Test

An “instructional” message displays.
Press the Continue button to proceed or the Back button to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu.

Step 5 - Press the accelerator pedal to raise engine speed to 2000 RPM, and maintain the engine speed.

Press the accelerator pedal to raise engine speed to 2000 RPM, and maintain the engine speed.
When engine speed is within the required range, the alternator test begins. A progress screen displays.
When the “countdown” timer expires, an “instructional” message displays.

Step 6 - Turn the vehicle’s headlights off, and return the engine to idle speed.

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 7 - View the Alternator Test results

When the alternator check is complete, a results screen displays the charging system voltage and indicates whether or not the charging system is within acceptable limits.
Press the Back button to return to the Battery/Alternator Test menu or press the Main Menu button to return to the Main Menu.

VIEWING ALTERNATOR LIVE DATA

Step 1 - Select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test

Scroll through using the DOWN ▼ button, then select EV/HEV/PHEV Battery Health, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.

Step 2 - Select Alternator Live Data

Select Alternator Live Data, then press ENTER ↵.
A “One moment please...” message displays.

When you finish viewing the Alternator Live Data, press Back to return to the previous screen.

NOTE: If Alternator Live Data is not supported by the vehicle under test, an “advisory” message displays. Press M to return to the Main Menu.