Battery Chargers Error Codes
17 error codes across 2 brands. Find your code, what it means, and how to fix it.
Everstart
15 codesFlashing fault icon and alternator icon on LCD screen indicate an alternator issue detected during alternator check.
LCD screen displays flashing clamp icon indicating the charging clamps are not properly connected or detected.
Reverse polarity alarm — an audible alarm indicating the battery clamps are connected with incorrect polarity.
Reverse polarity detected — the positive and negative clamps have been connected incorrectly to the battery terminals.
Overheating — the charger's internal temperature has exceeded safe operating limits.
Battery voltage too low — the battery voltage is below the minimum threshold for safe charging.
Battery voltage too high — the battery voltage exceeds the maximum safe charging threshold.
Overcharge protection activated — the charger has detected an overcharge condition and has automatically stopped charging to protect the battery.
Overvoltage detected — the battery voltage has exceeded the safe operating range.
Undervoltage detected — the battery voltage is too low for normal charging operation.
Reverse polarity detected — the battery clamps have been connected with incorrect polarity.
LCD screen displays empty battery icon indicating the battery has insufficient charge or is severely discharged.
The alternator is out of the typical voltage range and is not functioning correctly.
The charger is overheating and requires a cooldown period before resuming operation.
Audible alarm and flashing reverse polarity icon on LCD screen indicating incorrect clamp connections.
Cen-Tech
2 codesThe amperage gauge needle remains at the high end of the scale instead of decreasing during charging, indicating a battery short circuit.
Indicator light that alerts when the battery clamps are connected incorrectly to the battery terminals.