Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Charging battery in maintenance mode with solar panel -VAS 6102A-
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- supports onboard supply and prevents
spontaneous battery discharging. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- achieves max. voltage of 14.3 V and
a charge current of max. 255 mA. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- may be used for charging all
rechargeable lead or lead gel batteries. |
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- is connected to diagnostic
connection in vehicle. |
| A green LED is integrated in the frame to indicate its
function. The brighter the LED, the higher the charging current. |
| Integrated electronics prevent battery overcharging. |
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Secure solar panel -VAS 6102A- on interior mirror
-1-. |
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Place underside on dash panel -2-. |
 Note
| Solar panel -VAS 6102A- may not lie fully on dash panel. It
may only be positioned with the bottom edge for support. Placing
it fully on the surface can result in discolouration of the dash
panel. |
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Pull attachment string tight so that solar panel -VAS 6102A-
is positioned close to windscreen. |
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Connect solar panel -VAS 6102A- to diagnostic connection of
vehicle. Connection procedure is as for vehicle diagnostic
tester
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Check function of solar panel -VAS 6102A-. Green LED
indicates function of solar panel -VAS 6102A-. |
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Under certain circumstances, the display may show errors or
messages according to status.
The most frequent display messages are listed below,
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WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
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Other materials:
Vehicle settings menu
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Opening the Vehicle settings menu
Switch on the ignition.
If necessary, switch on the infotainment system.
Press the
infotainment
button.
Touch the function button
to open ...
Assembly overview - roof spoiler
1 -
Roof spoiler
Material PC/PET
With foam strip serving as intermediate piece
With 4 fasteners with foam ring
Removing and installing
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2 -
Right side spoiler
With adhesive tape
Removing and installin ...
Removing and installing light for front interior light -W1- with LED
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Note
The light used for the front interior light -WX1- and the
light front passenger r ...
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