Battery, Charging With : GRX3000VAS

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Requirements

WARNING:

Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual indicator has >>no color or is bright yellow<<. Do not give a jump start.

There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.

These Batteries -A- must be replaced.

Output - setup (unit number/date/time), performing. Refer to the : GRX3000VAS Operating Instructions.
General information, checking. Refer to Battery Tester Charger Kit .
Battery -A-, visually inspecting. Refer to VISUAL INSPECTION .
Select the battery type (standard or AGM).
Close all vehicle doors.

NOTE:

The Battery -A- temperature must be at least 10 °C (50 °F).

For more information, refer to the : GRX3000VAS Operating Instructions.

Procedure

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.

-- Connect the red charge terminal (+) to the positive terminal of the Battery -A-.

NOTE:

On vehicles with a Start/Stop function and an installed Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, the black charge terminal (-) must be connected to the body ground. The Start/Stop system will malfunction when it is connected to the Battery -A- negative terminal.

-- Connect the black charge terminal (-) to the negative terminal of the Battery -A- / negative connector.

-- Connect the : GRX3000VAS to the power supply.

-- Switch the ON/OFF switch on the : GRX3000VAS to "ON".

-- Select the charging mode (automatic or manual).

-- Select the test (inside the vehicle or outside the vehicle).

-- Select the battery type (standard or AGM).

-- Select the type of test (warranty or other). Note any additional details (depending on the type of test).

NOTE:

For more information, refer to the : GRX3000VAS Operating Instructions.

Adhere to the required menu items for the "warranty" test type..

The : GRX3000VAS checks the Battery -A- and starts the charging process. The display then shows one of three results with the approximate charging time.

Result	Steps
Battery -A- good	The Battery -A- can be used again.
Charging is required	The test shows a low state of charge. The charging process begins and the exact duration for the charging will be displayed The cold start performance and the remaining charging time are displayed and updated regularly.
Battery -A-, Replacing	Battery -A- defective. The charging process is interrupted. -- Replace the Battery -A-. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

If other malfunction messages or text displays, other than the ones already mentioned, appear in the display on the : GRX3000VAS battery charger. Refer to Battery Tester Charger Kit .

WARNING:

If the Battery -A- starts to vent gas heavily, stop the charging process. Press the Stop button on the front side.

After the charging and testing process is completed, the : GRX3000VAS will display "battery good" or "replace the battery" and the total charging time.

Depending on the individual scenario (warranty claim, repair order, evaluation and storage), there are three possible messages:

Produce a test code (possible only after automatic charging and testing).
Print last test result (for Warranty)
Display the last test result.

NOTE:

Note the additional information. Refer to the : GRX3000VAS Operating Instructions.

Battery -A- Charging, Ending

-- Remove the charging clamps from the battery terminal clamps.

-- Disconnect the : GRX3000VAS .