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Volkswagen Golf Mk304 · Vehicle electrics
04 · General

Visual check

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Mk3
Section
Starter-current supply-CC › Battery › Visual check
Vehicle electricsVisual check
Battery
Visual check
Warning!
The battery plugs must be screwed in tightly when charging, measuring voltage or performing load tests.

Carry out visual check of the battery before performing measurements, such as no load voltage, electrolyte specific gravities or battery load test.

Performing this test establishes:

Notes:

  • ◆ Whether the battery housing is damaged.
    Electrolyte can leak out if the housing is damaged.
  • ◆ Whether the battery terminals (battery wire connections) are damaged.
    Wiring connector contact cannot be guaranteed if the battery terminal is damaged. This may cause a cable to spark/burn which may cause malfunctions in electrical system.

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