Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Performing battery test with Midtronics -MCR340V- battery tester
WARNING
Before working on the battery, read through the
warning and safety regulations carefully, and comply
with them
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It is not permissible to test or charge batteries
whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump
start the vehicle! |
Danger of explosion when checking and charging or
slave/jump starting. |
These batteries must be renewed. |
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Read general description
→ Chapter. |
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Perform visual check
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Open bonnet or cover for other installation location of
battery. |
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Determine whether battery type is “Standard” or “AGM”. |
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Remove covers from battery positive and negative terminals. |
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Use wing covers or other kinds of cover before you use
equipment in engine compartment or interior. |
Note
Battery temperature must be at least 10°C. |
For additional information, refer to the
→ operating manual INC 940. |
WARNING
It is not permissible to test or charge batteries
whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump
start the vehicle! |
Danger of explosion when checking and charging or
slave/jump starting. |
These batteries must be renewed. |
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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. |
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Check magic eye on batteries with magic eye
→ Chapter. |
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Connect red terminal “+” of tester to positive terminal. |
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Connect black terminal “-” of tester to negative terminal. |
Note
Ensure test clamps have a good contact! |
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Select “In vehicle” or “Outside vehicle”. |
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Select “Warranty test”. |
Note
Use the print function of the Midtronics -MCR340- tester if
the test results are required for handling warranty
applications. |
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Select battery type “Standard ” or “AGM”. |
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Make a note of the DIN value of the battery as shown on the
battery sticker. If there is no DIN value on the sticker, make a
note of the SAE value. |
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Enter DIN value in tester and perform battery test
→ operating manual MCR340V. |
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If you are using SAE value, access “Miscellaneous” menu and
change from “DIN” to “SAE”
→ operating manual MCR340V. |
Note
Always use DIN value from battery sticker! Otherwise, test
result will be falsified. |
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Battery test results |
Measures |
Battery OK |
None |
Good - charge |
Charge battery
→ Chapter. |
Use Incharge |
Charge battery
→ Chapter. |
Renew battery |
Renew battery
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 |
Battery cell defective |
Renew battery
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27 |
WARNING
Danger of injury.
Before working on the battery, read through the
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