61 20... Threshold Values For Battery Inspection Of All Battery (Telephone Except For Telephone Battery)

2010 BMW 128i 2D Coupe, N52, AutomaticSECTION 61 20... Threshold Values For Battery Inspection Of All Battery (Telephone Except For Telephone Battery)

safety instructions   for handling vehicle battery. 

Test step 1 - before charging the battery 

TESTER RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

Charge state (1) Starting capability (2) Test result
Not testable - Charge
less than 50 % (2) - Charge
more than 50% less than 75% Charge
more than 50% more than 75% (3) Charge
more than 80% more than 75% O.K.
(1) Charge condition and starting power must always be evaluated together
(2) When test charging for more than 5 hours, use charger Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801
(3) Fully charge until charge state is more than 80%.

Test step 2 - after charging the battery 

TESTER RESULT REFERENCE TABLE

Charge condition (1) Starting capability (2) Test result
Not testable - Defective
less than 50% less than 75% Charge
more than 50% more than 75% Charge
(1) Charge condition and starting power must always be evaluated together
(2) When test charging for more than 5 hours, use charger Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801
NOTE: If battery was checked on the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat check directly on battery for sake of safety.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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