Location of the battery terminal set on the tester
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Selected battery.
Note
The printed test results are required for warranty claims.
Evaluating Test Results
Evaluating Battery Test Results for Warranty and Service Tests
Battery Test Result
Measure
Battery good
No measure on the battery
Battery good - recharge
Charge battery. Refer to → Chapter "Battery, Charging". If necessary, search for the cause of the discharging
Perform a current draw test
Perform a current draw test. Refer to → Chapter "Current Draw Test ". Charge the battery completely (refer to → Chapter "Battery, Charging") and test again.
Replace the battery.
Disconnect the battery and test again. The result "replace the battery" can occur due to a weak cable contact.
Battery cell faulty - replace
Replace the battery.
Check the connection
Connect the cable directly to the battery and not to the battery jump start terminal.
Battery depleted
Replace the battery.
Evaluating Battery Test Results for Maintenance Test
Battery Test Result
Measure
Battery good
No measure
Charge the battery immediately.
Fully charge the battery. Refer to → Chapter "Battery, Charging".
Mark as defective
Mark as defective.
Check the tester connection
Disconnect the battery and test again. The result "check the tester connection" can occur because the cable contact is weak.
Check the connection
Connect the cable directly to the battery and not to the battery jump start terminal.
Noises
Wait until the measured value appears in the display.
Battery depleted
Replace the battery.
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Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Touran quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
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