| Performing battery test with Midtronics -MCR340V- battery tester |
WARNING | Before working on the battery, read through the warning and safety regulations carefully, and comply with them → Chapter. |
| It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle! |
| Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/jump starting. |
| These batteries must be renewed. |
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| Open bonnet or cover for other installation location of battery. |
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| Determine whether battery type is „Standard“ or „AGM“. |
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| Remove covers from battery positive and negative terminals. |
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| Use wing covers or other kinds of cover before you use equipment in engine compartment or interior. |
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| Battery temperature must be at least 10 °C. |
WARNING | It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle! |
| Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/jump starting. |
| These batteries must be renewed. |
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| Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. |
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| Check magic eye on batteries with magic eye → Chapter. |
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| Connect red terminal „+“ of tester to positive terminal. |
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| Connect black terminal „-“ of tester to negative terminal. |
Note | Ensure test clamps have a good contact! |
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| Select „In vehicle“ or „Outside vehicle“. |
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| Select „Warranty test“. |
Note | Use the print function of the Midtronics -MCR340- tester if the test results are required for handling warranty applications. |
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| Select battery type „Standard “ or „AGM“. |
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| Make a note of the DIN value of the battery as shown on the battery sticker. If there is no DIN value on the sticker, make a note of the SAE value. |
Note | Always use DIN value from battery sticker! Otherwise, test result will be falsified. |
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