Battery Test Using Battery Tester (VAS 6161)
Battery Test Using Battery Tester (VAS 6161)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Battery Tester (VAS 6161)
Maintenance-free batteries must not be opened. Otherwise, the warranty is voided.
It is not possible to check the battery using "Guided Fault Finding" during the following procedure, even if the vehicle has a battery monitoring control module (J367) :
• Audi A3 from MY 04 (8P)
• Audi TT from My 07 (8J)
• Audi R8 from MY 07 (42)
• When performing the battery test with the (VAS 6161) , the battery ground wire must not be disconnected.
• When using the (VAS 6161) the battery is no longer being charged. The principle of dynamic conductivity measurement is applied. As a result, numerous measurements are possible without recharging the battery.
• The no-load voltage measurement can be performed without a waiting period.
• All battery types are stored in the device. They can be refreshed by performing an update.
• The battery barcode can be directly recorded via the optional 2D scanner.
• The integrated temperature sensor increases the quality of the measurements.
• The data can be stored on a SD memory card.
• Information about the (VAS 6161) refer to the operating instructions.
• Using the (VAS 6161) the operating instructions.
Procedure
• The battery temperature must be at least +10° C (50 °F).
There is a risk of injury from the battery acid.
• Follow accident prevention regulations when working with battery acid. Refer to=> [ There is a risk of injury from
the battery acid. ] Lead-Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.
• Wear protective eyewear and clothing. Refer to=> [ Protect against injury by using
protective eyewear and clothing. ] Lead-Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.
• On non-maintenance-free batteries, the sealing plugs must always be firmly tightened during the voltage under load measurement.
Risk of explosion on discharged battery with visual indicator.
• If the visual indicator has no color or is light yellow, the battery may not be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used! There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting. The battery must be replaced.
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
- On a battery with a visual indicator, check its color display. Refer to => [ Electrolyte Level Color, Checking ] Electrolyte Level Color, Checking.
- Switch on the (VAS 6161).
- Clamp the red battery tester test clamp "+" to the battery positive terminal or the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Clamp the black battery tester test clamp "-" to the battery ground terminal or the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
• Make sure the test clamps make good contact!
- Select one of the following:
• Maintenance test
• Service test
• Warranty test
Maintenance test
- Select "Maintenance Test".
- Connect the scanner and scan in the vehicle identification number.
- Select the connection type: "at the battery terminal" or "at the jump start terminal".
- Section vehicle model.
- Scan in the battery barcode.
- To determine the temperature, hold the temperature sensor approximately 5 cm above the battery or the jump start terminal until a constant temperature is shown.
- Start the test.
- When necessary, print out the test protocol.
Service test
- Select "Service Test".
- Section vehicle model.
- To determine the temperature, hold the temperature sensor approximately 5 cm above the battery until a constant temperature is shown.
- Select the type of battery: "Standard", "AGM", "2*6V" or "Gel".
- Select the standard: "CCA", "JIS", "DIN", "SAE", "IEC" or "EN".
- Start the test.
- When necessary, print out the test protocol.
Warranty test
- Select "Warranty Test".
- Select the installation location: "inside the vehicle" or "outside the vehicle".
- Section vehicle model.
- To determine the temperature, hold the temperature sensor approximately 5 cm above the battery until a constant temperature is shown.
- Select the type of battery: "Standard", "AGM", "2*6V" or "Gel".
- Select the appropriate capacity with the arrow buttons.
- Start the test.
- When necessary, print out the test protocol.
• The printed test results are required for warranty claims.
- Switch off the battery tester.
- Remove the test clamps.
Test Result On The Printout
1. Type of test
2. Test result
3. Measured voltage
4. Measured nominal value of the battery
5. Battery nominal value set at the tester
6. Temperature measured above the battery
7. Battery installed location
8. Location of the battery terminal set at the tester
9. Set battery type
• If the battery must be replaced, follow the disposal regulations. Refer to => [ Pollution risk. ] Lead-Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.