Innova 5510: Performing an Alternator Test

Step 1 - Press the MENU button.

• Press the MENU button.

Step 2 - Select Hybrid/EV Battery Test, Battery/Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.

• 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 ↵.

• The Battery/Alternator Test menu will display.

  Select Alternator Test, then press ENTER ↵.

Step 4 - Follow the instructions.

• 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.