Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Charging battery in maintenance mode with solar panel -VAS 6102A-
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- supports onboard supply and prevents
spontaneous battery discharging. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- achieves max. voltage of 14.3 V and
a charge current of max. 255 mA. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- may be used for charging all
rechargeable lead or lead gel batteries. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- is connected to diagnostic
connection in vehicle. |
| A green LED is integrated in the frame to indicate its
function. The brighter the LED, the higher the charging current. |
| Integrated electronics prevent battery overcharging. |
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Secure solar panel -VAS 6102A- on interior mirror
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Place underside on dash panel -2-. |
 Note
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- may not lie fully on dash panel. It
may only be positioned with the bottom edge for support. Placing
it fully on the surface can result in discolouration of the dash
panel. |
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Pull attachment string tight so that solar panel -VAS 6102A-
is positioned close to windscreen. |
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Connect solar panel -VAS 6102A- to diagnostic connection of
vehicle. Connection procedure is as for vehicle diagnostic
tester
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Check function of solar panel -VAS 6102A-. Green LED
indicates function of solar panel -VAS 6102A-. |
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Under certain circumstances, the display may show errors or
messages according to status.
The most frequent display messages are listed below,
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WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
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Other materials:
Removing and installing rear window
Note
The removal of a bonded window is described using the
Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-.
Alternatively, you can also use the cutting tool for bonded
windows -VAS 6452-.
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Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The longer substances such as insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other
corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwo ...
Lights, lamps, switches outside
Operation and safety notes for gas
discharge bulbs
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If repairs are to be made to the headlight with gas
discharge bulbs, observe the following:
Notes on dangerous high voltage/currents
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