61 20... Threshold values for battery assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)

2011 BMW 335is 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION 61 20... Threshold values for battery assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING VEHICLE BATTERYΒ .

Test step 1 - before battery charge

State of charge (1) Start output (2) Test result
cannot be tested Β  Charge
less than 50 % (2) Β  Charge
greater than 50 % less than 75% Charge
greater than 50 % greater than 75 % (3) Charge
greater than 80 % greater than 75 % OK
(1) State of charge and start output must always be evaluated in combination
(2) Test charging for more than 5 hours with Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801 charger
(3) Fully charge until the state of charge is greater than 80%.

Test step 2 - after battery charge

State of charge (1) Start output (2) Test result
cannot be tested Β  Faulty
less than 50% less than 75% Charge
greater than 50 % greater than 75 % Charge
(1) State of charge and start output must always be evaluated in combination
(2) Test charging for more than 5 hours with Gossen CG 32 or Siemens/Gossen VB 801 charger

3) Fully charge until the state of charge is greater than 80%.
NOTE: If the battery has been tested from the positive terminal in the engine compartment, repeat the test for safety directly on the battery.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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