Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Battery, Checking
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Battery, Checking
CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Dangers When Working with Batteries ] Dangers When Working with Batteries!
CAUTION!
In order to prevent damage to the battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes => [ AGM Battery ] AGM Battery.
Check the battery in the following sequence
- Visual check => [ Inspecting ] Inspecting.
- Battery load test with:
• Battery tester with printer (VAS 6161), refer to=> [ Battery Tester VAS 6161 ] Battery Tester VAS 6161.
• Midtronics (MCR340V) battery tester (USA/Canada only) => [ Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only ] Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only.
- Depending on the result of the load test, perform current draw test, refer to=> [ Current Draw Test ] Current Draw Test.