Get Charging battery -> 3.2 Battery charger -VAS 5900- Guide for Volkswagen Sharan VAN First Generation (1995-2010)

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3.1.5

Charging battery in maintenance mode

with battery charger -VAS 5095 A-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

In maintenance mode the battery charger -VAS 5095 A- ensures

that the battery is charged correctly and is maintained in fully

charged condition.

– Proceed as for charging battery ⇒ page 26 .

Note

♦ When a battery is being charged in maintenance mode and a

electrical consumer draws current from the battery, the battery

charger -VAS 5095 A- automatically compensates the charge.

♦ The maintenance mode can be continued for an unlimited pe‐

riod.

♦ The battery is always ready for use.

3.2

Battery charger -VAS 5900-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

This chapter describes the basic functions of the battery charger

-VAS 5900- . For additional information refer to ⇒ operating in‐

structions for battery charger -VAS 5900- .

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Note

♦ The effective charging current can be read directly on these

charging units.

♦ Observe ⇒ operating instructions for battery charger -VAS

5900- .

3.2.1

Description of battery charger -VA^lS^k

5900-

The battery charger -VAS 5900- is suitable for charging all 12V

batteries supplied by Volkswagen.

Battery charger -VAS 5900-

1 - Display

2 - Adjustment button „Up“ ↑

3 - Adjustment button „Down“ ↓

4 - START / STOP

5 - INFO

3.2.2

Charging battery with battery charger -

VAS 5900-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Battery charger -VAS 5900-

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Note

The battery must have a temperature of at least 10 °C.

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Connect charger plug to battery charger. The last selected

type of battery will appear on display.

– Set battery to respective operating mode with INFO.

In the display the symbol -1- for „standard charge for wet batter‐

ies“ or symbol -2- for „standard charge for gel/absorbent glass

mat batteries“ will appear.

– Set battery capacity (Ah) of battery for charging using respec‐

tive button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ .

– Connect red terminal clamp „+“ to positive terminal on battery.

Note

In vehicles with start/stop function and battery monitor control unit

-J367- fitted, black terminal clamp must be connected to body

earth. Connecting it to battery negative terminal will cause start/

stop system to malfunction.

– Connect black terminal clamp „-“ to negative terminal.

The charger unit recognises the voltage required for the connec‐

ted battery (6 V, 12 V or 24 V) and initiates the charging sequence.

At a charge condition of approx. 80 - 85 % the battery charger

switches to the „final charge“ mode. The fourth bar appears in

display -1-. The battery is ready for use.

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At a charge condition of 100 % all bars appear in display.

Note

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♦ In the battery type „standard charge“ the parallel use of con‐

sumers while charging is possible. The charging period will be

longer.

♦ The battery charger will switch to maintenance mode after

about 1-7 hours, depending on type of battery. To achieve a

100 % charge the battery should remain connected for this

period.

Possible faults and fault rectification

1 - Displayed battery voltage is not as per nominal voltage:

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ until charging

sequence starts.

2 - Displayed battery voltage is not as per nominal voltage –

charging sequence already started:

– Press START / STOP twice.

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ until charging

sequence starts again.

3 - Battery charger does not detect a battery, when battery volt‐

age is less than 2 V:

Display remains unchanged.

The battery type and ampere hours (Ah) as set is displayed.

Ending battery charging sequence:

– Press START / STOP.

– Disconnect black terminal clamp „-“ of charger from negative

terminal.

– Disconnect red terminal clamp „+“ of charger from positive

terminal on battery.

– Pull charger plug out of battery charger.

3.2.3

Charging battery in service mode with

battery charger -VAS 5900-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

Caution

The operating mode „service charge“ is not permitted on VW

vehicles as the voltage peaks will damage the onboard elec‐

tronics.

If there is a requirement to use „service charge“ the battery

must be disconnected from the onboard supply.

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WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

Caution

When charging always set the battery charger to the correct

type of battery ⇒ operating instructions for battery charger -

VAS 5900- !

The „service mode“ is suitable for:

♦ Wet batteries where the magic eye allows charging (magic

eye black or green)

The operating mode „service charge (SERV)“ is only used on

sulphated batteries. The battery is charged at a voltage of

> 14.4 V. This can result in a partial reduction of the sulphated

layer. After charging, always check the colour of the magic eye

before using the battery ⇒ page 6 .

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Battery charger -VAS 5900-

Note

The battery must have a temperature of at least 10 °C.

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Connect charger plug to battery charger. The last selected

operating mode will appear on display ⇒ page 31 .

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– Set battery to respective battery type with INFO.

In the display, the symbol -1- for „Service charge for wet batteries“

or symbol -2- for „Service charge for gel/absorbent glass mat bat‐

teries“ will appear.

– Set battery capacity (Ah) of battery for charging using respec‐

tive button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ .

– Connect red terminal clamp „+“ to positive terminal on battery.

Note

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In vehicles with start/stop function and battery monitor control unit

-J367- fitted, black terminal clamp „-“ must be connected to body

earth. Connecting it to battery negative terminal will cause start/

stop system to malfunction.

– Connect black terminal clamp „-“ to negative terminal.

The charger unit recognises the voltage required for the connec‐

ted battery (6 V, 12 V or 24 V) and initiates the charging sequence.

At a charge condition of approx. 80 - 85 % of the battery voltage,

the battery charger switches to the „final charge“ mode. The fourth

bar appears in display -1-. The battery is ready for use.

Note

The success of the „service charge“ depends on the severity of

the sulphation of the battery

Possible faults and fault rectification:

1 - Displayed battery voltage is not as per nominal voltage:

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ until charging

sequence starts.

2 - Displayed battery voltage is not as per nominal voltage –

charging sequence already started:

– Press START / STOP twice.

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ until charging

sequence starts.

3 - Battery charger does not detect a battery, when battery volt‐

age is less than 2 V:

Display remains unchanged.

The operating mode and ampere hours (Ah) as set are displayed.

Ending battery charging sequence:

– Press START / STOP.

– Disconnect black terminal clamp „-“ of charger from negative

terminal.

– Disconnect red terminal clamp „+“ of charger from positive

terminal on battery.

– Pull charger plug out of battery charger.

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3.2.4

Charging totally discharged batteries

with battery charger -VAS 5900-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

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Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

Caution

♦ The terminal polarity protection in operating mode „charg‐

ing totally discharged batteries/support mode“ is not ac‐

tive. Connect battery charger terminal clamps correctly to

battery terminals.

♦ When charging always set the battery charger to the cor‐

rect type of battery ⇒ operating instructions for battery

charger -VAS 5900- !

♦ Totally discharged battery is not recognised by battery

charger ⇒ page 59 .

♦ Do not press START / STOP button when charger unit

cables are connected incorrectly. The charger unit may be

damaged.

Batteries with a voltage of less than 2 volts will not be recognised

automatically by battery charger -VAS 5900- .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Battery charger -VAS 5900-

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Note

♦ Observe notes in chapter ⇒ page 59 .

♦ Totally discharged batteries in vehicles before registration

must be exchanged prior to delivery. Preliminary damage can‐

not be excluded.

♦ The battery must have a temperature of at least 10 °C.

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Connect charger plug to battery charger. The last selected

operating mode will appear on display ⇒ page 31 .

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– Set battery to respective battery type with INFO.

In the display, the symbol -1- for „Service charge for wet batteries“

or symbol -2- for „Service charge for gel/absorbent glass mat bat‐

teries“ will appear.

– Set battery capacity (Ah) of battery for charging using respec‐

tive button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ .

– Connect red terminal clamp „+“ to positive terminal on battery.

Note

In vehicles with start/stop function and battery monitor control unit

-J367- fitted, black terminal clamp must be connected to body

earth. Connecting it to battery negative terminal will cause start/

stop system to malfunction.

– Connect black terminal clamp „-“ to negative terminal.

– Press START / STOP for approx. 5 seconds. The menu

„charging totally discharged batteries/support mode“ will be

activated.

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ to set respective

battery voltage (6 V, 12 V or 24 V).

Note

If a button is not pressed within 5 seconds the charger will return

to the main menu (select operating mode).

– Confirm the selected battery voltage with START / STOlkP.

Then follows the enquiry for "is charger cable terminal polarity

correct".

– Check polarity of charger unit cables.

– Confirm polarity of charger unit cables with START / STOP.

Charger will start charging sequence for totally discharged bat‐

tery.

Ending battery charging sequence:

– Press START / STOP.

– Disconnect black terminal clamp „-“ of charger from negative

terminal.

– Disconnect red terminal clamp „+“ of charger from positive

terminal on battery.

– Pull charger plug out of battery charger.

3.2.5

Charging battery in support mode with

battery charger -VAS 5900-

General notes:

The support mode provides the onboard supply with power when

the battery is removed or disconnected.

For further information, refer to the ⇒ operating manual VAS

5900 .

The support mode is suitable in the following situations:

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♦ Support mode of onboard supplies without installed battery

♦ Power conservation when renewing the battery

♦ Ancillaries test without battery

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

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Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Caution

♦ The terminal polarity protection in operating mode „charg‐

ing totally discharged batteries/support mode“ is not ac‐

tive. Connect battery charger terminal clamps correctly to

battery terminals.

♦ It can cause sparks through a short-circuit.

♦ Danger of explosion

♦ Ensure charger terminal clamps are seated securely.

♦ Do not press START / STOP button when charger unit

cables are connected incorrectly. The charger unit may be

damaged.

– Remove battery.

– Connect charger plug to battery charger. The last selected

operating mode will appear on display ⇒ page 31 .

Caution

When battery is removed, ensure there is no contact between

terminal clamp connected to positive clamp and body earth.

Also ensure there is no contact between battery clamps.

– Connect red terminal clamp „+“ to positive terminal of vehicle.

Note

In vehicles with start/stop function and battery monitor control unit

-J367- fitted, black terminal clamp must be connected to body

earth. Connecting it to battery negative terminal will cause start/

stop system to malfunction.

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– Connect black terminal clamp „+“ to negative terminal of ve‐

hicle.

– Press START / STOP for approx. 5 seconds. The menu

„charging totally discharged batteries/support mode“ will be

activated.

– Press respective button „Up“ ↑ or „Down“ ↓ to set respective

battery voltage (6 V, 12 V or 24 V).

Note

If a button is not pressed within 5 seconds the charger will return

to the main menu (select operating mode).

– Confirm the selected battery voltage with START / STOP.

Then follows the enquiry for "is charger cable terminal polarity

correct".

– Check polarity of charger unit cables.

– Confirm polarity of charger unit cables with START / STOP.

The battery charger starts with support mode.

End battery support mode:

– Press START / STOP.

– Disconnect black terminal clamp „-“ of charger unit from neg‐

ative terminal of vehicle.

– Disconnect red terminal clamp „+“ of charger unit from positive

terminal of vehicle.

– Pull charger plug out of battery charger.

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3.2.6

Charging battery in maintenance mode

with battery charger -VAS 5900-

Note

♦ When a battery is being charged in the maintenance mode and

an electrical consumer draws current from the battery, the

battery charger -VAS 5900- automatically compensates the

charge.

♦ The maintenance mode can be continued for an unlimited pe‐

riod.

♦ The battery is always ready for use.

♦ Observe battery manufacture's maintenance instructions!

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

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WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

When the battery is fully charged the battery charger -VAS 5900-

switches to maintenance mode.

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– Proceed as for charging battery ⇒ page 31 .

At a charge condition of 100 % all bars appear in display.

3.3

Battery charger -VAS 5903-

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐

tions ⇒ page 2 !

WARNING

Batteries where the magic eye is colourless or light yellow must

not be checked or charged. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/

jump starting

These batteries must be renewed.

This chapter describes the basic functions of the battery charger

-VAS 5903- . For additional information refer to ⇒ operating in‐

structions for battery charger -VAS 5903- .

Note

Observe ⇒ operating instructions for battery charger -VAS 5903- .

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