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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures






Battery Test with Vehicle Diagnosis Tester-

The battery (A) can also be checked with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 while it is installed and without being connected to a battery charger.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051

Test Prerequisites

No battery charger connected

The battery (A) is connected.

Battery temperature is at least +10 °C.

Procedure

- the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 Connect, refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems (Vehicle Diagnostic Tester) ] Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Systems (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 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems

61 - battery monitoring

- Follow the instructions in the display.