TT Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (BHE) (2005)
Battery: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Battery, Testing With Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A
Battery, Testing With Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A
CAUTION:
Risk of injury from battery acid.
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Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries for
lead-acid batteries.
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Wear protective eyewear and clothing.
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If the magic eye has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk
of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.
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DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
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Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal
sites. Refer to local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
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The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A (VAS tester illustrated here for reference only)
Procedure
CAUTION:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
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Refer to Midtronics Battery/Starting/Charging System Analyzer MCR340A Instruction Manual.
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On battery with charge indicator "Magic Eye", check color display. See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Maintenance-Free Battery
With Visual Indicator, Checking Color Display
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Check no-load voltage. See: Battery No-Load Voltage - Vehicles Without Energy Management Control Module, Checking
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Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminal MCR340A Instruction Manual. Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact
with battery posts.
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Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" as appropriate MCR340A Instruction Manual.
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Select battery type (AGM or conventional) MCR340A Instruction Manual
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Set tester to "Warranty Test" MCR340A Instruction Manual.
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Perform battery test by setting load current on tester according to battery (DIN) capacity MCR340A Instruction Manual.
NOTE: Use print function of MCR340A in event test results are required for warranty claims.
Battery test results:
Battery Tester Display / Printout
Required action
Good Battery
None
Good - Recharge
Charge battery where necessary
Use inCHARGE
Charge battery
Replace Battery
Replace battery.
Bad Cell - Replace
Replace battery.
NOTE: If battery is replaced, follow disposal regulations.