Passat Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2003)
Battery: Technical Service Bulletins
Electrical - Battery Charging and Testing Information
27 10 01
May 26, 2010
2011894 Supersedes T.B. Group 27 number 08-06 dated Sept. 30, 2008 due to addition of VAS 6161 and additional battery instruction and
specifications.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V Analyzer or InCharge 940 Charging Station
Note:
This technical bulletin covers testing and repair procedures for multiple vehicle lines, model years and engine combinations. To prevent
mis-diagnosis, you must ensure that the testing/repair procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are servicing.
Technical Background
The VAS6161, MCR340V and In-Charge 940 (INC-940) are the only VW approved battery testers and chargers that can be used to test and charge
batteries in VW vehicles. Use of non-approved battery testers and chargers is not allowed, as internal battery damage may occur.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
WARNING
Danger of injury! Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe all Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries.
Note:
In order to prevent damage to battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes.
Tip:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Switch ignition OFF and remove ignition key.
Battery Testing/Charging Sections:
2-1 All Models 1998 - 2010, Except New Passat 3.6L, Eos 3.2L, Golf VR4/R32, Touareg, Phaeton and Routan
2-2 B6 Passat, Passat Wagon and CC with 3.6L 2006-2010 (Rear Battery)
2-3 Eos 3.2L 2006 - 2008
2-4 Golf VR4/R32 2010
2-5 Touareg 2004 - 2010
2-6 Phaeton 2003 - 2006
2-7 Routan 2009 - 2010
2-8 MCR340V, INC-940, Trouble Shooting Error Messages
2-1 All Models 1998 - 2010, Except New Passat 3.6L, Eos 3.2L, Golf VR4/R32, Touareg, Phaeton and Routan
Tip:
DO NOT remove battery from vehicle to test; always test battery in vehicle except for the following conditions:
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Battery was removed for a separate repair prior to performing battery test.