{"id":17779,"date":"2023-07-31T10:13:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T14:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=17779"},"modified":"2024-01-25T09:11:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T14:11:50","slug":"testing-software-and-more-all-the-answers-to-your-dcbs-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=17779","title":{"rendered":"Testing, Software and More \u2014 All the Answers to Your DCBS Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The EL-52800 Diagnostic Charge Battery Station (DCBS) is the recommended and approved tool for diagnosing battery replacements and submitting battery warranty claims. And effective January 1, 2024, the DCBS (Fig. 1) will become Essential Equipment for all GM dealerships, and the DCBS Warranty Claim Code and test result printout attachment will be the only acceptable supporting documentation for warranty battery replacement transactions.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

With all the features of the DCBS, dealerships may have questions about the tool, such as testing and charging functions, the remote\u2019s utilities and software updates, or may like to know more about other tool capabilities. For example, the built-in 12V\/80\u2013100A battery charger\/maintainer can be used to provide a clean power supply for control module calibration updates.<\/p>\n

For the latest information about the DCBS, refer to Bulletin #23-NA-055. It has been updated with a number of Frequently Asked Questions about the tool, its functions and a variety of other topics.<\/p>\n

Battery Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The DCBS provides comprehensive battery diagnostic services using a smart logic test sequence, which produces in-depth test results for lead acid, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFB). The DCBS can determine the battery\u2019s state of health by checking the IR (internal resistance) and performing a true 1\/2 cold cranking amps (CCA) Load Test. It also features an integrated reserve capacity (RC) tester to determine a true RC measurement, if needed.<\/p>\n

The hand-held diagnostic remote can read 1D barcodes and 2D QR codes that, along with an integrated GM vehicle database with battery specifications, offers quick identification of GM vehicles to help speed up the diagnostic process. (Fig. 2)<\/p>\n

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Bulletin #23-NA-055 also covers common questions about using the remote, with tips about scanning the VIN and setting up remote communication with the trolley. (Fig. 3)<\/p>\n

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Testing Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The DCBS features a true 1\/2 CCA load test and an integrated reserve capacity (RC) tester for true RC measurement. (Fig. 4) Testing to determine the condition of a battery will take only about 20 minutes. More time may be required to charge the battery for final testing.<\/p>\n

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TIP:<\/strong> Any concerns about the original clamps on the DCBS can be resolved with new, improved clamps from E-XTEQ. The new clamps can be installed on the original cables by E-XTEQ. This is a covered repair. New cables that include the new clamps also are available via the GM Dealer Equipment website at gmdesolutions.com.<\/p>\n

Once a battery test is complete, the on-screen results will show \u201cBattery is good\u201d if the battery has a good state of health. (Fig. 5) The test results will show \u201cBattery is bad\u201d if the battery needs to be replaced. The tool will ask for the RO along with the VIN and BAC if not already entered. It will then print a warranty code if the test was run using the trolley. No warranty code will be generated when a battery test is done with the remote only.<\/p>\n

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Questions about printing the battery test slip (Fig. 6) as well as remote communication issues also are covered in Bulletin #23-NA-055.<\/p>\n

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Software Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Optimus software included with the DCBS must be updated regularly. The Optimus site is used to store all the testing records that are performed at the dealership and enables dealerships to view past test records and retrieve warranty codes.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> Jobs that are removed from the tool can be accessed and downloaded later for dealerships to review through Argos if needed. Go to e-xteq.com for more information and to review quick guide instructions.<\/p>\n

The regular DCBS software updates keep the DCBS operating with the latest vehicle information and product enhancements and will only be delivered to the handheld diagnostic remote through the Optimus program.<\/p>\n

Additional resources on DCBS operation, including several quick guides and user manuals, are available at e-xteq.com. In the U.S., dealerships with any additional questions can contact E-XTEQ Tech Support at 1-877-453-3265.<\/p>\n

For more information, refer to Bulletin #23-NA-055.<\/p>\n

– Thanks to Josh Shuck<\/em><\/p>\n

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