Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery Test, Performing using Battery Tester -VAS6161
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
WARNING
| Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. |
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WARNING
| Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not
be used! |
| There is a risk of explosion during testing,
charging or jump starting. |
| These batteries must be replaced. |
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Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers. |
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Battery with visual indicator, checking visual indicator.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Battery with Visual Indicator, Checking“. |
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Clamp the red clamp “+” of the tester to the positive
terminal. |
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Clamp the black clamp “-” on the tester to the negative
terminal. |
 Note
| Make sure the test clamps make good contact! |
| Check the original batteries in the warranty mode. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warranty Test, Performing“. |
| Check the replacement batteries in the service mode. Refer
to
→ Chapter „Service Test, Performing“. |
Note
| The test is over after approximately 10 seconds. |
| The results of the test are output through the printer. |
| It is not necessary to let the tester cool down before
performing the next measurement. |
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1 -
Integrated printer
2 -
Operating lever for the paper tray
3 -
Paper slot
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WARNING
Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not
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Other materials:
Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator
tensioned correctly.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed
correctly.
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Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels
whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch.
When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional
heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the
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Tires, Mounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Bring the t ...
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Battery Tester -VAS6161- Device Description
Warranty Test, Performing