Genuine Volkswagen Golf Batteries

Volkswagen Golf Batteries Parts and Q&A

• Battery Assembly
  5GE-998-590-A
  Q: What precautions should be taken when handling batteries on Volkswagen Golf?

  A:

  Make sure that you never leave the cable on the negative battery terminal unless first and to the tool you are using to loosen the cable clamps until it is last or the battery will be shorted. In case the audio system has the anti-theft system, then make sure that you have the right activation code before detaching the battery. The vehicle may have some systems that need to have battery power at all times either to keep operating (alarm system, power door locks, etc.) or to retain control unit memory (radio station presets, Powertrain Control Module and other control units). In case of battery change, the power keeping these systems is switched off and it is necessary to learn the systems again before the systems will operate correctly. Consequently, prior to disconnection of the battery, it is prudent to ensure that on a powered door lock vehicle, one should take out a key in the ignition key and hold on to it, lest it gets locked inside the vehicle when the power door locks come into play accidentally when the battery is reconnected. Some of these issues can be prevented with the help of devices referred to as memory-savers, which can be generally plugged into the cigarette lighter and connected to a spare battery, which is generally enough to provide current to keep audio unit security codes, PCM memory, and even power to always hot circuits like the clock and radio memory circuit. To un-hook the battery to facilitate service operations where power should be disconnected to the vehicle, one has to shut the ignition and take off the key, then remove the battery cover or negative battery terminal cover, loosen the cable end bolt and detach the cable end of the negative battery terminal and isolate the cable end to avoid any accidental contact with the battery terminal. To restart the battery, reconnect the negative battery terminal, insert the key in the ignition switch and switch it to the On position, and then the Off position, and connect a scan tool to detect any trouble codes, turn on the ignition and reset the clock, fully open and close all the windows and the sunroof to reset the auto stop features, and then, when all the windows are closed completely, continue to hold the switch in the closed position till a relay click is heard. Turn on the car; the steering electro-mechanical steering alert (ASR/ESP) light must now be activated. Steer the car straight ahead at a maximum speed of 10 to 13 mph over a short distance in order to re-calibrate the steering angle sensor and switch off the warning light.
• Battery
  5QE-915-597-AD
  Q: What precautions should be taken when handling Batteries and Battery Trays during disconnecting and replacing a car battery on Volkswagen Golf?

  A:

  When the battery is removed, a number of systems will have to be re-trained before the systems can perform correctly. To change battery, open the battery jacket flap, then separate the cable of the negative battery terminal and then the positive terminal. Take off the battery hold-down clamped bolt and clamp at the bottom of the battery and then carefully remove the heavy battery. Battery straps and handlers sold in most auto parts stores are recommended so that they can be removed and transported easily. In changing the battery, the new battery should be of the same size, the same amperage rating, and the same cold cranking rating and the heat shield of the old battery should be moved to the new battery where a heat shield is provided. To install, put the positive cable in first and the negative cable in last and reverse the process of removing them. In order to reach the battery tray, detach the battery and (possibly) air filter housing. Unscrew any harness retainers or parts that are connected to the battery tray that may have the Transmission Control module on some models. Take out the battery tray mounting fasteners and pull off the tray, followed by the reversal of the steps taken during installation, putting in the positive cable first and the negative cable last.