Battery, Testing

Battery, Testing

CAUTION:
- Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries.
- Always wear suitable protective clothing.
- DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
- The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.
- When disposing of batteries, always pay attention to the appropriate regulations for batteries and sulfuric acid.

NOTE:
- In order to better determine a batterys overall condition, it is recommended to always perform the battery test in conjunction with the electrolyte specific gravity test
- Always follow the battery tester operating instructions.
- It is not necessary to remove battery from vehicle or disconnect battery terminals.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Battery Test Kit Midtronics MCR 340V (VAG tester illustrated here for reference only).

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Check no-load voltage
- Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminal MCR 340V Instruction Manual Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with the battery posts.
- Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" (refer to MCR 340V Instruction Manual).
- Select battery type (AGR or conventional) (refer to MCR 340V Instruction Manual).
- Set tester to "Warranty Test" (refer to MCR 340V Instruction Manual).
- Perform battery test by setting load current on tester according to battery (DIN) capacity (refer to MCR 340V Instruction Manual).

NOTE: Use print function of MCR 340V where test results are required for warranty claims.

Battery test results:

Battery Tester Display / Printout Required action
Good Battery None
Good - Recharge Charge battery where necessary
Use in CHARGE Charge battery
Replace Battery Replace battery
Bad Cell - Replace Replace battery