Recommended Chargers And Tools
Recommended and suitable battery chargers and battery testers
=> An up-to-date list of recommended and suitable battery testers and chargers can be found in the PIWIS information system, under Workshop Equipment and Special Tools Manual (WEST), chapter
> WE1393 1 - Battery testers/chargers
NOTE:
Always connect a battery charger for providing an external power supply or for jump-lead starting to the defined connections in the engine compartment. A battery charger should never be connected directly to the battery to provide an external power supply or for jump starting, in order to avoid:
- Risk of damage to the battery sensor.
- Battery sensor sends incorrect battery values to the vehicle electrical system.
Chargers:
- > VAS 5908 - Battery Charger, 90 A
- > VAS 5908 - Battery Charger, 90 A
- > VAS 5907 - Battery Charger, 45 A
- NEW: > VAS 5907 - Battery Charger, 45 A
- NEW: > VAS 5908 - Battery Charger, 90 A
- NEW: > VAS 5908 - Battery Charger, 90 A
- NEW: > VAS 5906 - Battery Charger
Specifically for customers (see Porsche Tequipment - Accessories and Maintenance):
- 955.044.900.56 > Charge-o-mat II
- 955.044.900.55 > Charge-o-mat II (GB version)
- 955.044.900.54 > Charge-o-mat II (USA version, 110 V)
- Adapter (required for vehicles without cigarette lighter): 000.043.202.55 > Adapter (for Charge-o-matt II and vehicles without cigarette lighter)
Battery test:
=> For measuring
- Battery condition
- Idle current, idle voltage and battery voltage:
- > VAS 6161 - Battery tester
- > VAS 6161 - Battery tester
Information
Some of the functions of a battery tester can also be carried out using the
- > 9900 - PIWIS Tester III or
- charger (see operating instructions for the relevant charger)
if necessary.
Part No.:
999. > Battery (capacity: 70 Ah)
999. > Battery (capacity: 80 Ah)
999. > Battery (capacity: 95 Ah)
References:
> Refer to the appropriate service information