Kia Carnival (2007 year). Manual — part 36

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >

THE MICRO 570 ANALYZER

The MICRO 570 Analyzer provides the ability to test the charging and starting systems, including the battery, starter
and generator.

Because of the possibility of personal injury, always use extreme caution and appropriate eye protection when
working with batteries.

KEYPAD

The MICRO570 button on the key pad provides the following functions :

BATTERY TEST PROCEDURE

1. Connect the tester to the battery.

a. Red clamp to battery positive (+) terminal.

b. Black clamp to battery negative (-) terminal.

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 A VEHICLE" or "OUT OF A VEHICLE". Make your selection by

pressing the arrow buttons; then press ENTER.

3. Choose either CCA or CCP and press the ENTER button.

a. CCA : Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for cranking batteries at -18°C (0°F).

b. CCP : Cold cranking amps, is an SAE specification for korean manufacturer's for cranking batteries at -

18°C (0°F).

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.

The battery ratings(CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.

5. The tester (Micro570) displays battery test results including voltage and battery ratings.

A relevant action must be given according to the test results by referring to the battery test results as shown in the
table below.

The battery ratings (CCA) displayed on the tester must be identical to the ratings marked on battery label.

6. To conduct starter test, press ENTER.

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

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. And then, test results
may cause "REPLACE BATTERY", replace battery and
recheck the charging system

Whenever filing a claim for battery, the print out of the battery test results must be attached.

STARTER TEST PROCEDURE

1. After the battery test, press ENTER immediately for the starter test.

2. After pressing ENTER key, start the engine.

3. Cranking voltage and starter test results will be displayed on the screen.

Take a relevant action according to the test results by referring to the starter test results as given below.

4. To continue charging system test, press ENTER.

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 and fully charged" is displayed.
=> Check wiring for open circuit, battery cable connection,
starter and repair or replace as necessary.

CHARGING SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE

1. Press ENTER to begin charging system test.