Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 4302

Work descriptions
- load current varies depending on battery capacity, and
has to be adjusted on tester.
tester
- Perform battery load test according to user manual for
battery tester and compare test printout - arrow - with
following table.
Remarks concerning test printout:
1 - Measuring range set on tester
2 - Diagram ( arrow indicates battery state)
3 - Test result
4 - Battery voltage while load test is running
5 - Vehicle data and date (to be completed by person
performing test)
After recharging battery, perform a battery load test again.
1)
If after charging, display shows "starting output sufficient,
starting output poor, starting output very poor or Not
testable" , replace battery after consulting customer.
Explanation for battery load test:
Because of high load on battery during this test (a high
current flows) battery voltage lowers.
If battery is in good condition, voltage drops only to
minimum voltage.
If battery is faulty or only faintly charged, battery voltage will
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