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Checking and servicing alternator > < Back-up power supply of battery via battery chargerVAS 5095A, VAS 5900, VAS 5903, VAS 5904 or VAS 5906

A4 Mk2

Maintaining battery charge with solar panel VAS 6102 A
Maintaining battery charge with solar panel -VAS 6102 A-
t  The solar panel -VAS 6102 A- supports the vehicle's electrical system and prevents self-discharge of the battery.
t  All rechargeable batteries may be charged with the solar panel.
t  The solar panel must be connected to the diagnostic connection in the vehicle. Battery chargers must not be connected to the diagnostic connection.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Solar panel -VAS 6102 A-
  W00-10800
Procedure
  Note
For information on solar panel -VAS 6102 A- → Operating instructions for -VAS 6102 A-.
–  Secure solar panel -VAS 6102 A- to interior mirror -1-.
–  Place underside of solar panel on dash panel -2-.
  Note
Do not allow the complete solar panel -VAS 6102 A- to make contact with the dash panel; only place down the lower edge to provide support. Placing down the whole panel can result in colour change of the dash panel.
–  Pull securing cable together until solar panel is close to windscreen.
  N27-10800
–  Connect solar panel -arrow- to diagnostic connection of vehicle.
l  The green LED in the solar panel frame indicates the function: the brighter this LED lights up, the higher is the charging current; however, the integrated electronics prevent overcharging the battery.
  N90-10017

Checking and servicing alternator > < Back-up power supply of battery via battery chargerVAS 5095A, VAS 5900, VAS 5903, VAS 5904 or VAS 5906