Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- General Description
Only Volkswagen approved chargers may be used to charge batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Only the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- charger is used in the USA and Canada.The Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger combines battery charging with checking the charge level and testing the battery.
The following charging and analysis procedures apply to all batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment or luggage compartment) and all battery designated usage (for the starter or for the second/convenience battery).Always follow the Safety Precautions, the instructions for setting up the battery charger, the display menu/display buttons, LEDs and the procedures in the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions.
Carefully read the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions.Refer to Self Study Program - Vehicle Batteries for more information.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions.Keep open flame or sparks away from the batteries and do not smoke.
The battery charger must be switched off whenever connecting or disconnect the cable.Do not remove the plugs while charging.
Overcharging sulfated batteries can cause an explosion.Precision tools may not be kept in areas where batteries are charged. Chemical reactions can lead to corrosion.
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used!There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
These batteries must be replaced.Battery, Charging
Requirements
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used!There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
These batteries must be replaced.Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- output - setup performed (unit number, date/time). Refer to Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions.
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Perform Charging Procedure
Note
In the case of vehicles with a start/stop function and an installed Battery Monitoring Control Module -J367-, the black charging clamp (-) must be connected to the body ground. The start/stop system will malfunction if it is connected to the negative terminal on the battery.
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The Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger checks the battery and starts the charging process. The display then show one of three results with the exact charging time.
Result: | Measure: |
Battery good | The battery can be used again. |
Charging is required |
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Replace the battery. | Battery faulty. The charging process is interrupted. Replace the battery. |
Note
If other malfunction messages or text displays, other than the ones already mentioned, appear in the display on the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger, then refer to chapter.
WARNING
If the battery starts to vent gas heavily, stop the charging process. Press the "Stop" button on the front side.After the charging and testing process is completed, the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger will display "battery good" or "replace the battery" and the total charging time.
Depending on the individual circumstance (Warranty Claim, Repair Order, Evaluation and File), there are three possible messagesNote
Refer to the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions for more information.
Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Troubleshooting
Sometimes the display shows the malfunction or the messages based on the condition.
The following is a list of the most frequent displayed messages together with suggested solutions.
Note
Refer to the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions for messages not listed here.
Display Message | Measure |
Check the connection |
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Terminals connected? | Tester safety function.
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System noises |
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Wait a few minutes and repeat the charging process.
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