Ecobat Battery is reminding workshops of the importance of supporting the battery when carrying out diagnostic processes. 

As technicians are very aware, diagnostic procedures are now a fundamental part of vehicle servicing, and during a repair, fault finding is a regular requirement in order for many issues to be resolved. Alongside this growth in diagnostic activity has come a considerable increase in the time each vehicle can be undergoing diagnostic processes, some of which include software updates that can take several hours and are therefore often scheduled to run overnight. 

However, irrespective of the length of time the procedure takes, the correct voltage in the electrical system is vital to perform these functions successfully, which is why Ecobat Battery  advises the active support of the battery, and therefore the vehicle’s electrical system, not only during battery replacement, but also when running diagnostic processes.

As intimated, these procedures are linked, as to prevent causing unnecessary problems and to be carried out effectively, they both require a stable source of power, at the correct voltage, to be constantly supplied to the vehicle’s electrical system. Although, because of the well-known risk of losing stored memory data, this may seem obvious when replacing the battery, it’s not quite so apparent when it comes to undertaking diagnostic processes. 

However, maintaining the correct voltage during extensive periods of troubleshooting is very important, as it helps technicians to correctly identify the underlying fault. This is because during diagnostic procedures the engine is switched off, but power is still drawn from the battery.

When carrying out prolonged diagnosis, the vehicle’s control units and other electrical equipment can discharge the battery to such an extent that the on-board system voltage falls below the permissible voltage limit of the control units and a corresponding entry is made in the fault memory, and data can be lost (steering angle sensor, end positions of the electric window lifters etc.).

Using equipment dedicated to battery support when the vehicle is undergoing diagnostic procedures, is now a necessity. In addition, a battery performs best when it’s in peak condition, so by reducing the possibility of battery failure in the workshop, or even worse after the customer gets home, workshops can not only illustrate best practice and save time and money, but they can also preserve their reputation.

For further details, please visit Ecobat Battery at: www.ecobatbattery.com or email: bdd.marketing@ecobat.com