A4 Quattro Cabriolet V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
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Battery: Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Battery, Load Testing With Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940
Battery, Load Testing With Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940
The Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 (also known as "inCHARGE 940") integrates battery conductance and load testing
with charging.
By checking a batteries current draw capacity during charging, a decision can be made as to whether a severely discharged battery can be made usable
again by recharging, or if it must be replaced.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury from battery acid.
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Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries for
lead-acid batteries
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Wear protective eye wear and clothing.
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On non-maintenance-free batteries, the sealing plugs must be installed tightly.
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Provide sufficient ventilation.
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If the magic eye has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used: There is a risk
of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.
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DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
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Rapid-charging 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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The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
Risk of damaging AGM batteries.
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Specific charging procedures are required for AGM batteries.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 (VAS tester illustrated here for reference only)
Prerequisite
Battery temperature must be at least +10 degrees C.
Procedure
CAUTION:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
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Refer to Midtronics Diagnostic Conductance Charging Station INC-940 Instruction Manual.
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Perform any model-specific preparations necessary to gain access to battery terminals or battery jump-start terminals.
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Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminals INC-940 Instruction Manual. Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with
battery posts.
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Select charge mode "Automatic" INC-940 Instruction Manual
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Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" as appropriate INC-940 Instruction Manual.
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Select battery type (AGM or conventional) INC-940 Instruction Manual
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Set tester to "Warranty Test" INC-940 Instruction Manual.
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Select battery DIN rating value as appropriate INC-940 Instruction Manual.
NOTE: Use the "Generate Test Code" function of INC-940 in event test results are required for warranty claims.
