Battery - New Testing Procedure
27 06 02June 13, 2006
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Condition
A new battery testing procedure is now required, please see Service section below.
Affected Vehicles
Technical Background
Not Applicable
Production Solution
Not Applicable
Service
Testing:
Testing the battery for all 2004 through 2007 A8 models must be performed using the VAS 5051, 5051B, or 5052 scan tools. Follow the battery test instructions in the Guided Functions (GF) or Guided Fault Finding (GFF) test program found under address word 61 Battery control.
Tip: 5051 scan tool must be updated with Base CD 8.00 and Brand CD 8.47.
5051B and 5052 scan tools must be updated with Base CD 8.01 and Brand CD 8.47. Brand CD 8.47 was released on May 4, 2006.
To enter battery test plan,
^ Select: GFF � Go To � Function/Component Selection � Body � Electrical Equipment � 01-On Board Diagnostics � 61-Battery, control � J644-Energy Management Ctrl. Mo., functions � Battery, test.
^ Select: GF � 61-Battery control � Battery, test.
Charging:
The battery should be charged when installed and connected. This is the only means of ensuring charging content is taken into account in capacity calculation of the Battery Energy Manager (BEM). Using the Midtronics Incharge 940 (INC-940) Battery Charging Station, connect the positive cable to the positive battery post and the negative cable to the BEM ground post. Enter the DIN value of the battery into the charger when requested.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
SSP 994603 The Audi Q7 Electrical System.
All part and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and service manuals for the latest information.