Jetta Sedan L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (BEW) (2005)
Battery, Checking Procedure
Battery, Checking Procedure
Perform battery checks in the following sequence:
1. Visual check. See: Visual Check
2. Battery with charge indicator (magic eye), checking:
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Low maintenance battery. See: Low Maintenance Batteries With Charge Indicator (Magic Eye), Checking
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Maintenance free battery. See: Maintenance Free Batteries With Charge Indicator (Magic Eye), Checking
3. Battery without charge indicator, checking. See: Battery Without Charge Indicator (Magic Eye), Checking
4. No load voltage, checking. See:
5. Battery, testing. See: Battery, Testing
Battery, Testing
Battery, Testing
WARNING:
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Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries.
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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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DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
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The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
NOTE:
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In order to better determine a battery's overall condition, it is recommended to always perform the battery test in conjunction with the electrolyte
specific gravity test. See: Specific Gravity
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Always follow the battery tester operating instructions.
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It is not necessary to remove battery from vehicle or disconnect battery terminals.
Special tools and auxiliary items needed
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Battery Test Kit Midtronics MCR 340 V
CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
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Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminal => MCR 340V Instruction Manual Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact
with the battery posts.
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Clamps must have a good contact with battery terminals.
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Set tester to "Warranty Test" => MCR 340 V Instruction Manual.
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Perform battery battery test by setting load current on tester according to battery (DIN) capacity => MCR 340 V Instruction Manual.
NOTE: Use print function of MCR 340 V where test results are required for warranty claims.
Battery test results