Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Battery: All Technical Service Bulletins
Battery Charging - Minimum Charging Rates
Applies To
ALL
Group
27
Subject
Battery Charging
Part Identifier 2706
Key Points
Minimum charging rates
C
Number
85-04
September 3, 1985
The following charging rates apply when slow charging batteries.
54AH / 300A - 4 Hours 0-15 Amps - Minimum Specific Gravity 1.250
63AH / 300A - 5 Hours 0-15 Amps - Minimum Specific Gravity 1.250
63AH / 380A - 5 Hours 0-15 Amps - Minimum Specific Gravity 1.250
Note
Before testing a battery that has been charged, load battery with 15 amps for one minute to remove surface charge.
WARNING
Gases given off during charging are explosive. Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flame near a charging battery.
Battery charger must be turned off when connecting or disconnecting cables on battery.
"Boosting" a sulfated battery at a high charging rate can cause an explosion!
CAUTION
Do not allow battery voltage to exceed 17 volts. If battery begins gassing (boiling) violently while charging, reduce charging rate. Do not disconnect
battery while engine is running.
