Battery test

2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA

86,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

DIVIDES

Can you do a load test while terminals connected? Or do they need to be removed and why?

Jan 3, 2022 at 4:07 PM

CARADIODOC

Yes, standard procedure is to leave the cables connected when testing a battery in the vehicle. In this manner, the cable connections will be included in the test. Should the battery fail this way, the cables will be disconnected, then the test should be repeated, possibly after charging the battery for about a half hour.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-battery-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Jan 3, 2022 at 4:25 PM

DIVIDES

Thanks.

Jan 3, 2022 at 4:38 PM

CARADIODOC

Happy to help. Please come back to see us next time.

Jan 4, 2022 at 5:57 PM