S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 29 B4204T3 (2001)
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Battery damaged by freezing.
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Reinstall the battery in the car after checking it. Connect the positive terminal first
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Check that the battery is secure in the engine compartment or cargo compartment.
Warning! The battery can develop oxyhydrogen, which is highly explosive. Ensure that any evacuation hose (the hose which evacuates
oxyhydrogen from the cargo compartment) is correctly connected to the battery and that the hose leads downwards to the dedicated outlet in
the bodywork!
Checking the electrolyte level
Check the electrolyte level. Top up the electrolyte if necessary. To check and top up, see Battery acid level, checking See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Battery Acid Level, Checking.
Testing the battery
Choosing the test method
Select the method to be used to test the battery:
Note! There is now a new version of Volvo Battery Analyzer, Volvo Battery Analyzer 3200. The main difference between the 3100 and the new
3200 is that it is possible to print via an IR port on the 3200.To print, see Print, view or export.
North America:
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Testing with Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200
Note! North American dealers must always use Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200.
Other markets:
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Testing with Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200
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Alternative test method
Volvo recommends that the battery is tested with the Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200.
Testing with Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200
Volvo Battery Analyzer 3100/3200 is used to test batteries as follows
