Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Comments concerning test print out

This page decodes every field on a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 battery test print-out: check type, result, measured voltage, cold-start values (measured vs nominal), and battery temperature.

1 -	Check type.

2 -	Battery test result

3 -	Measured voltage

4 -	Measured cold start value of battery.

5 -	Nominal cold start value of battery selected on tester.

6 -	Measured temperature of battery.

7 -	Fitting location of battery

8 -	Position of battery clamp selected on tester

9 -	Selected battery technology.

Note

The test printout is required for warranty claims.

Comments concerning test print out

Assessing test results

Evaluating battery test results for guarantee and service tests

Battery test results	Measures
Battery OK	No measures on battery
Battery OK - recharge.	Charge battery → Chapter. In case of discharging, look for fault
Perform current draw test	Perform current draw test → Chapter. Fully charge battery → Chapter and repeat test.
Renew battery	Disconnect battery and repeat test. The result “Renew battery” may be caused by a weak cable contact.
Battery cell defective - renew.	Renew battery
Check connection.	Connect cable directly to battery and not to jump start terminal.
Battery dead	Renew battery

Evaluating battery test results for maintenance test

Battery test results	Measures
Battery OK	No measure
Charge battery immediately.	Charge battery fully → Chapter.
Mark as defective.	Mark as defective.
Check tester connection.	Disconnect battery and repeat test. The result “Check tester connection” may be caused by a weak cable contact.
Check connection.	Connect cable directly to battery and not to jump start terminal.
Noises	Wait until measured value appears on display.
Battery dead	Renew battery