Audi Q3: Battery Test with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
The Battery -A- can also be checked using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester when it is installed and without being connected to a battery charger.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Test Prerequisites
- No battery charger connected
- Battery -A- is connected.
- Battery temperature at least +10 ºC (50 ºF).
Procedure
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is attached.
- Select the Diagnostic mode and start the diagnostics.
- Select the tab Test Plan.
- Select Select Individual Tests and choose the following sequence.
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 27 - Starter, voltage supply
- Electrical Components
- A - Battery, Checking
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester continues with the battery test from here on.
Battery Tester -VAS6161-
General Description:
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and safety precautions. Refer to → Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
It is not necessary to disconnect or remove the Battery -A- when using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-.
The Battery Tester -VAS6161- does not load the Battery -A-. It is working according to the principle of dynamic conductivity.
The Battery Tester -VAS6161- stores all battery types.
The data can be stored on an SD memory card.
The Battery Tester -VAS6161- can be updated via an interface or a SD card, so that all battery data from Volkswagen is always current.
The integrated infrared sensor (measuring the battery temperature) increases the quality of the measurements.
As an option, there is a scanner available, which can be used to read the bar code on the Battery -A-.
Note
Observe the Battery Tester -VAS6161- Operating Instructions.
- Battery Tester -VAS6161- device description. Refer to → Chapter "Battery Tester -VAS6161- Device Description".
- Battery test. Refer to → Chapter "Battery Test, Performing using Battery Tester -VAS6161-".
- Maintenance test, performing. Refer to → Chapter "Maintenance Test, Performing".
- Service test, performing. Refer to → Chapter "Service Test, Performing".
- Warranty test, performing. Refer to → Chapter "Warranty Test, Performing".
- Printed test results explanations. Refer to → Chapter "Explanation of Test Results".
- Test result evaluation. Refer to → Chapter "Test Result Evaluation".
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Battery Tester -VAS6161- Device Description
Battery Tester -VAS6161-
1 - Internal printer
2 - Operating lever for the paper tray
3 - Paper slot
4 - Main menu display
5 - Display with on/off
Battery Tester with Printer -VAS5097A- Device Description
Battery Tester with Printer -VAS5097A-
1 - LED green, "Device in use"
2 - LED red, "Device connected with terminals reversed"
3 - LED red "Battery cannot be tested", t
Current Draw Test
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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Tire wear and damage
Fig. 155 Tire profile: treadwear indicator
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration, and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
Have an authorized Audi dealer
Voice recognition system
Operating
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Fig. 18 Center display: voice recognition system
Requirement: the ignition and the MMI must be
switched on. A system language supported by
the voice recognition system must be set. There
must be no phone calls in progress and the parking
