5.6
Results of battery test
GOOD BATTERY
VOLTAGE TOO
12.40V
MEASURED
361 EN(A)
RATING
380 EN(A)
!
IMPORTANT: Only the results of the last battery test are ever stored. As soon as a new battery test is started,
the last test results are overwritten.
Assessment
REPLACE BATTERY
GOOD BATTERY
GOOD, RECHARGE
5.7
Test messages
To obtain a better result, the BAT 171 may request additional information. The following messages may be
displayed before the BAT 171 can display a test result.
Test message
24 VOLT SYSTEM
REVERSE CONNECTION
BAT. TEMPERATURE
UNSTABLE BATTERY
WIGGLE CLAMPS
CHARGE STATE
SURFACECHARGE
DETECTED
CHECK CONNECTION
SYSTEM NOISE CHECK
LOADS
5.8
Switch-off
Disconnect the BAT 171 from the 12 V battery and press
i
The BAT 171 is switched off automatically after 30 seconds if the BAT 171 has been disconnected
from the 12 V battery.
Robert Bosch GmbH
Explanation
Replace the battery and repeat the test. The message REPLACE BATTERY may also be displayed in the
event of poor contact between the battery clips and the battery. Prior to actual replacement of the
battery, disconnect the battery clips and test the battery again.
The battery can be put back into service.
Fully charge the battery.
The test results may be biased if the battery is not fully charged before repeating the battery test.
Replace the battery if the message "GOOD, RECHARGE" is displayed again after full charging.
Explanation
A 24 V battery has been identified.
Separate the two 12 V batteries and test each one separately.
Positive and negative connections interchanged. The battery clips have been connected the wrong
way round.
Select an ambient temperature above 0 °C or below 0 °C.
The decisive factor is the battery temperature, not the ambient temperature
Charge and re-test the 12 V battery.
Insufficient contact between the battery clips and battery connections.
R Always select "BEFORE CHARGING" for the acceptance test.
R Select the option "AFTER CHARGING" for a freshly charged battery.
Switch on the headlights.
The test is then resumed.
Insufficient contact between the battery clips and battery connections.
Testing in the vehicle. The BAT 171 has picked up interference signals from the computer or the
ignition or detected leakage current. Make sure all loads in the vehicle are switched off, e.g. open
doors and ignition switch.
in the main menu for one second.
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