A4 Sedan L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2001)
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Battery: Testing and Inspection
Load Testing
Load Testing
In order to better determine the overall condition of a battery, always perform a load test in conjunction with the specific gravity test.
Special tools, test equipment and auxiliary items
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VAS1979 or VAS5033 battery tester
NOTE: When using the VAS7979 or VAS5033 battery tester, it is not necessary to remove the battery or disconnect the battery cables.
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Follow warnings and safety precautions for lead-acid batteries. Wear protective clothing such as face shield and leather gloves.
Load test procedure
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Switch ignition off.
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Read battery tester operating instructions.
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Observe carefully:
Connect the clamps to the battery terminals as required by the tester instruction manual. The clamps must make good contact with the battery
terminals.
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Load current varies depending on battery capacity, set load current on tester appropriately .
See Battery tester operating instructions
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Obtain load current from table below.
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The minimum voltage (the voltage which must be exceeded) varies and can be obtained from the table below.
