Get Charging battery -> 3.3 Battery charger -VAS 5903- Guide for Volkswagen Sharan VAN First Generation (1995-2010)

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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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3.3.1

Description of battery charger -VAS

5903-

The battery charger -VAS 5903- is suitable for charging all 12V

batteries supplied by Volkswagen.

Battery charger -VAS 5903-

1 - Display

2 - Adjustment button „Up“ ↑

3 - Adjustment button „Down“ ↓

4 - START / STOP

5 - INFO

3.3.2

Charging battery with battery charger -

VAS 5903-

WARNING

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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 5903-

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 42 .

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– 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

♦ 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:

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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.

3.3.3

Charging battery in refresh charge

mode with 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.

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Caution

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

vehicles as the voltage peaks will damage the onboard elec‐

tronics.

If there is a requirement to use „refresh charge“ mode the bat‐

tery must be disconnected from the onboard supply.

Caution

When charging always set the battery charger to the correct

type of battery ⇒ operating instructions for battery charger -

VAS 5903- !

The „refresh charge“ mode is suitable for:

♦ Wet batteries, where distilled water can be replenished.

Do not use operating mode „refresh charge“ with maintenance-

free wet batteries.

The „refresh charge (refr)“ operating mode is only used on sus‐

pect defective batteries (e.g. sulphation). The battery will be

charged to maximum specific gravity and the plates will be reac‐

tivated (dissipation of sulphur layer).

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 42 .

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– Set battery to respective operating mode with INFO.

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

or symbol -2- for „refresh 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“ ↓ .

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– 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 % 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 „refresh 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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3.3.4

Charging totally discharged battery with

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^l/^k

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 5903- !

♦ 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 5903- .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Battery charger -VAS 5903-

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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.

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– Connect charger plug to battery charger. The last selected

operating mode will appear on display ⇒ page 42 .

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– Set battery to respective operating mode 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.

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– 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.

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.

3.3.5

Charging battery in support mode with

battery charger -VAS 5903-

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

5903 .

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.

3.3.6

Charging battery in maintenance mode

with battery charger -VAS 5903-

Note

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

an electrical consumer draws current from the battery, the

battery charger -VAS 5903- 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 5903-

switches to maintenance mode.

– Proceed as for charging battery ⇒ page 42 .

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

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3.4

Battery charger -VAS 5906-

General description

3.4.1

Battery charger - VAS 5906-

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.

Battery charger -VAS 5906- has been specially developed for

charging in vehicle onboard supply during vehicle presentation.

It has an automatic charging characteristic for starter batteries, 3

- 300 AH.

The maximum charging voltage 14.4 V is not exceeded. All elec‐

trical loads are supported by up to 30 A by the trickle charging.

For sustained operation, battery charger -VAS 5906- changes to

trickle charging once battery is fully charged.

Tester starts fully automatically and does not require any settings.

All that is required is to connect crocodile clips and mains cable.

For further information, refer to the ⇒ operating manual VAS

5906 .

3.4.2

Charging battery with battery charger -

VAS 5906-

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.

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