Battery, Testing

Battery, Testing

CAUTION!
• Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warning and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries => [ Smoking, naked flames, fires and sparks: ] Service Precautions.

• Always wear suitable protective clothing => [ Eye protection and protective clothing: ] Service Precautions.

• 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.

• In order to better determine a battery's 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 => [ Battery No-Load Voltage, Checking ] Battery No-Load Voltage, Checking

- 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).

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

Battery test results: