Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Perform service test

Note: print-out format may vary by software version — this page covers the service test mode, referring to the -VAS 6161- operating manual for details.

Note The print-out may vary depending on software version. Observe the → operating manual of the battery tester with printerVAS 6161.   WARNING It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose colour indicator is light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle! Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/jump starting. These batteries must be renewed. –  Select “Service test” in the menu. –  Select “On battery terminal” or “On jump-start point”. –  Select battery type “Normal”, “AGM”, “2*6V” or “Gel”. –  Select “CCA”, “JIS”, “DIN”, “SAE”, “IEC” or “EN” norm. –  Select battery value. –  Measure temperature. Hold temperature sensor about 5 cm above one battery terminal until temperature stabilises. –  Start test. –  Print out test log if necessary.

Questions & answers

Perform service test — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What is the Golf Mk7 battery service test?

A quick check during vehicle service. The printout shows CCA, voltage and state-of-charge.

Performing maintenance test

  WARNING It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose colour indicator is light yellow. Do not slave/jum ...

Comments concerning test print out

1 -  Check type. 2 -  Battery test result 3 -  Measured voltage ...

Other materials:

• Checking colour indicator, “3-colour”
• Checking a battery with colour indicator
• Visual check
• Perform battery test with battery tester with printer -VAS 6161-.
• Checking colour indicator, “2-colour”