Effective problem identification is the first port of call of any job in the workshop

However, many might not be aware that to achieve the highest quality scan, consistent battery support is essential.
CTEK Regional Sales Manager for APAC, Paul Oddy, says he has seen the pitfalls of inadequate diagnostic troubleshooting setups in workshops nationwide – with precision, time efficiency and above all, safety, all put at risk with poor performing battery management solutions during this critical part of any workshop job.
“Fundamentally, when vehicle voltage levels fall below normal levels during a diagnostic reading, the accuracy of the results delivered should be questioned,” Paul said.
“With unclear data on hand, you reduce your chances of successfully rectifying the customer’s issue, risk damage to the vehicle’s electricals and add unnecessary time, complexity, and cost to each job.”
CTK says reliable battery management products that can deliver a consistent 50A power supply and 12V or 24V battery support voltage are critical in ensuring those issues can be avoided.
Furthermore, products that allow selectable output voltages ensure that a manufacturers’ minimum service specifications can be adhered to within the nearest 0.1V.
“Having complete control over the system ensures the technician can remove any variables that could impact the result,” Paul said.
“In addition to that, CTEK has been able to manage sudden power spikes with products such as our MXTS 70/50, minimising the influence of the external influences that are impossible for us to ever fully control, but could cause mischief right at the wrong moment.
“As workshop owners, great customer service remains the leading importance in the success of your business and with an initial diagnostic check the starting point for all work, the above points should all be taken as serious considerations when equipping your ideal workshop setup.
“We’ve seen significant uptake for CTEK battery chargers and support units including the MXTS 70/50, thanks to its temperature compensation and battery reconditioning system eliminating derating, reverse polarity protection bringing added safety, its complexity-reducing eight-step charging process and ability to operate with all types of 12V lead-acid from 20-1500 Ah.
“With fatigue, environmental factors and the quirks of particular vehicles often leading to errors in this crucial process, workshop owners are able to reduce lost time and cost through installing state-of-the-art battery charging systems that ensure every diagnostic check, day in day out, remains as accurate as the last.”

For more information about CTEK professional battery support units, visit www.ctek.com