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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Battery Tester -VAS6161- Device Description
Warranty Test, Performing