battery AUDI A4 1995 B5 / 1.G Engine Oil Level Checking Workshop Manual

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Plenum chamber and water drain valve,
checking for debris, cleaning if
necessary


- Check plenum chamber for signs of debris, e.g.
from leaves,clean If necessary.

- Check water drain valves for debris and proper
operation; clean or replace if necessary.

Note:
The water drain valves must not be blocked by
wax or undercoating, and must close properly.

Position of the water drain valves:
left - below brake servo unit
right - below battery
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Power window regulators - checking
positioning

Power window regulator can lose position
memory if battery is disconnected.

- Press switch to raise window fully.

- Again press switch to raise window for an
additional 1 second.

- Press switch to lower window. Side window must
automatically open to full extent.
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Battery electrolyte level, checking,
refilling if necessary

Battery is located in plenum chamber.

- Check electrolyte level:

Electrolyte level must be between the min.
and max. markings.

- Refill battery cells to max. marking with distilled
water, if necessary.
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Battery no-load voltage, testing


Requirements:

Vehicle must have been standing for at least
two hours in the no-load state prior to
measurement (no engine starts, no charging
and discharging).
Ignition turned OFF

- Measure voltage with digital multimeter (Fluke
83, or equivalent) between poles of installed
battery.
If instrument indicates 12.5 volts or higher,
battery is OK.
If voltage is below 12.5 volts, determine cause
and repair or replace as necessary.
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