Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system, general information

Performing maintenance test

In this manual: Electrical system, general information
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WARNING It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose colour indicator is light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/jump starting.

These batteries must be renewed.
  • Select “Maintenance test” in the menu.
  • Connect scanner.
Note If no scanner is available, write vehicle identification number on test printout by hand.
  • Scan in vehicle identification number.
  • Select “On battery terminal” or “On jump-start point”.
  • Scan in 2D code of battery or manually select type and make in menu.
  • Measure temperature. Hold temperature sensor about 5 cm above terminal connection until temperature stabilises.
  • Start test.
  • Print out test log if necessary.

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