How to operate launch BST-460 for battery test

Now we show you how to use the launch BST -460 test battery after you buy it from www.obd2tool.com

Connect Tester

Before test Launch BST460 battery test , clean battery poles with metal wire brush and alkaline detergent to avoid the tolerance caused by oil and dust to the test result.

For Group31 or side-installed battery, install and fix the terminal wiring connector. Otherwise, inaccurate test result will be

caused due to wrong installation or dirty or bad wiring connectors.

While testing, ensure none of the in-vehicle electrical appliance is on, doors are closed and the ignition key is in OFF status.

Connect the red test clamp with battery anode and the black one with cathode.

Shake the clamps back and forth to make sure they are well connected.

The tester requires the two clamps are well connected with the battery poles. Otherwise, the tester cannot power on. In this case,

clean the poles and re-connect it properly.

Tester has reverse connection protection function. When clamps are reversely connected, tester screen will not light, but it damages

neither the tester nor the automotive load.

NOTE for launch bst460 car testing tool : For parallel connected batteries, break off the cathode connection first, then do single test to each battery. Suppose

cathode connection is not cut off, there will be error in test result.

Battery Test

After entering battery test program, the tester will display the tester model and version approx. 2 seconds, see figure 3.

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The tester will display the following contents in a sequence, select the desired items accordingly.