Battery, testing with Midtronics Mcr340V Batt. Tester MCR340V

CAUTION: Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures for lead-acid batteries for lead-acid batteries. Refer To Warnings and Safety Measures !

Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
DO NOT battery test batteries which are gassing. Otherwise there is a risk of explosion.
The following notes and procedures must be followed to ensure correct measurements.

CAUTION: In order to prevent damage to the battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes. Refer To Battery types .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: VAS Tester

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Midtronics Mcr340V Batt. Tester MCR340V (VAS tester illustrated here for reference only).

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on electrical system

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Check no-load voltage. Refer To Battery no load voltage - vehicles in storage, checking .
Connect tester cable clamps to battery terminal MCR 340V Instruction Manual Tester leads must be securely fastened and make proper contact with the battery posts.
Select test mode "IN-VEHICLE" or "OUT-OF-VEHICLE" MCR 340V Instruction Manual.
Select battery type (AGM or conventional) MCR 340V Instruction Manual
Set tester to "Warranty Test" MCR 340V Instruction Manual.
Perform battery test by setting load current on tester according to battery (DIN) capacity MCR 340V Instruction Manual.

NOTE:

Use print function of MCR 340V where test results are required for warranty claims.

Battery test results:

Battery Tester Display / Printout	Required action
Good Battery	None
Good - Recharge	Charge battery where necessary. Refer To Battery, charging
Use in CHARGE	Charge battery. Refer To Battery, charging
Replacing Battery	Replace battery, refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING in ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT article.
Bad Cell - Replacing	Replace battery, refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING in ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT article.