Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Explanation of Test Results

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control / Battery, Checking / Battery Tester -VAS6161 / Explanation of Test Results

1 -	Type of test.

2 -	Battery test result.

3 -	Measured voltage

4 -	Measured cold start value.

5 -	Cold start nominal value set on the tester

6 -	Measured battery temperature

7 -	Batter installed location

8 -	Location of the battery terminal set on the tester

9 -	Selected battery.

Note

The printed test results are required for warranty claims.

Explanation of Test Results

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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