Battery Test With Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
The Battery -A- can also be checked using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester when it is installed and without being connected to a battery charger.
Test Prerequisites
- No battery charger connected
- Battery -A- is connected.
- Battery temperature at least +10 °C.
Procedure
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, refer to CONNECT THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .
-- Select Guided Fault Finding .
-- Use the GO TO button to select the "function/component selection" and the following menu options one after the other:
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 01 - OBD-capable systems
- 61 - battery monitoring
-- Follow the instructions in the display.