Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system, general information

Comments concerning test print out

In this manual: Electrical system, general information
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
~2min read
1 - Check type.
2 - Battery test result
3 - Measured voltage
4 - Measured cold start value of battery.
5 - Nominal cold start value of battery selected on tester.
6 - Measured temperature of battery.
7 - Fitting location of battery
8 - Position of battery clamp selected on tester
9 - Selected battery technology.
Note

The test printout is required for warranty claims.
Comments concerning test print out

Assessing test results

Evaluating battery test results for guarantee and service tests
Battery test results Measures
Battery OK No measures on battery
Battery OK - recharge. Charge battery → Chapter. In case of discharging, look for fault
Perform current draw test Perform current draw test → Chapter. Fully charge battery → Chapter and repeat test.
Renew battery Disconnect battery and repeat test. The result “Renew battery” may be caused by a weak cable contact.
Battery cell defective - renew. Renew battery
Check connection. Connect cable directly to battery and not to jump start terminal.
Battery dead Renew battery

Evaluating battery test results for maintenance test
Battery test results Measures
Battery OK No measure
Charge battery immediately. Charge battery fully → Chapter.
Mark as defective. Mark as defective.
Check tester connection. Disconnect battery and repeat test. The result “Check tester connection” may be caused by a weak cable contact.
Check connection. Connect cable directly to battery and not to jump start terminal.
Noises Wait until measured value appears on display.
Battery dead Renew battery

Midtronics -MCR340V- battery tester only for USA/Canada vehicles

General description → Chapter

Perform battery test with Midtronics -MCR340V- battery tester → Chapter

Dealing with problems with Midtronics -MCR340V- battery tester → Chapter

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A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.