Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
6.3 Power Supply
The new radio transmitter does not use regular batteries but rather a rechargeable vanadium-lithium storage battery. New radio transmitters will be supplied with charged storage batteries.
As of ignition lock position 1 (terminal "R"), the storage battery is charged inductively. The charging process is realized via the ring aerial of the ignition lock and via the coiled aerial integrated in the radio transmitter. An electronic charging unit on the printed circuit board controls the charging process.
The battery is designed for a very long service life. A prerequisite is that the radio transmitter is used.
If radio transmitters are not used, the storage battery is discharged after approx. 18 months.
With severely discharged storage batteries, the charging period is approx. 30 hours up to maximum capacity. After charging for approx. 30 minutes, the remote control can be actuated approx. 15 times.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.