Car battery repair Volkswagen Touareg 1

General information about electrical equipment
In addition to supplying current to the starter when starting the engine, the battery acts as a smoothing filter and a source of electricity for the entire vehicle electrical...

Types of batteries
Low maintenance batteries Low-maintenance batteries with liquid electrolyte. These batteries can be recognized by the plugs that turn out of the cans. Acid battery, in which the...

Checking the battery
Visual inspection Before taking measurements, be sure to check the external condition, terminals and reliability of the battery fastening. CAUTION: If the battery is not secured...

Adding distilled water to the battery
ATTENTION: Adding non-distilled water or electrolyte will damage the battery. Add distilled water only. Overfilling the cans may damage the battery. For topping up, use only the...

Checking the density of the electrolyte
Check the electrolyte level in the battery. Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers. If available, remove the protective film from the can caps. Unscrew the caps of the...

Checking the battery open circuit voltage
Checking the open circuit voltage of the battery is necessary to determine its capacity. NOTE: Do not discharge or charge the battery for at least 2 hours before testing. Charging...

Disconnecting and connecting the battery, cars with one battery
Disconnecting the battery NOTE: To disconnect the battery, the anti-theft alarm must be deactivated. By unscrewing the negative terminal from the battery (cessation of current in...

Disconnecting and connecting the battery, cars with two batteries
All cars are equipped with one maintenance-free battery with an indicator under the driver's seat. In addition, in some versions of the car equipment, a battery without liquid...

Removal and installation the battery located under the driver's seat
Removal the battery CAUTION: When disconnecting the battery, be sure to follow the sequence of actions described in the repair manual. Failure to follow the correct sequence may...

Removal and installation the battery disconnect relay
Removal Disconnect the battery. Remove the second battery located in the luggage compartment. Disconnect the plug from the battery disconnect relay (Fig. 7.21). Unscrew the...

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