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Battery check Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003 - 2014 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Volkswagen Transporter T5 2003 - 2014 | Haynes Manuals

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Volkswagen Transporter T5 (2003 - 2014) Diesel

Volkswagen Transporter T5

2003 - 2014
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
- step 1
Locate the battery
- step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 3
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short it on the bodywork
- step 4
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
- step 5
To tighten, a 13mm socket is needed. Not too tight because you may damage the battery casing. If you have to replace the battery or alternator, click below

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