{"id":18169,"date":"2023-12-21T19:48:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T00:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=18169"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:52:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T15:52:26","slug":"dcbs-warranty-requirement-deadline-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=18169","title":{"rendered":"DCBS Warranty Requirement Deadline Extended"},"content":{"rendered":"

GM has extended the use of the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester\/Charger for battery charging and diagnosing 12V batteries under warranty to the end of September 2024. Beginning October 1, 2024, the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 will no longer be acceptable equipment for warranty transactions.<\/p>\n

The E-XTEQ Diagnostic Charge Battery Station ‘DCBS’ (XTQEL52800) (Fig. 5) and the Midtronics DCA (DCA-8000P) are currently recommended and approved for charging and diagnosing 12V batteries, and will be the only acceptable equipment for testing batteries under warranty effective October 1.<\/p>\n

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Fig. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Using the DCBS<\/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

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. 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. (Fig. 6) No warranty code will be generated when a battery test is done with the remote only.<\/p>\n

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Fig. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With the enhanced speed, accuracy and ability to recover batteries, the DCBS is recommended to be used whenever possible for all battery diagnosis and charging.<\/p>\n

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

In order to maintain the capabilities of the DCBS, be sure to update the Optimus software regularly. The latest software includes updates to the integrated GM vehicle database with 2024 model year battery specifications, which offers quick identification of the latest GM vehicles to help speed up the diagnostic process.<\/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 and Bulletin #20-NA-132.<\/p>\n

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– Thanks to Josh Shuck<\/em><\/p>\n

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Updated March 18, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n