2006 Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F) — Repair Solution

2.5L BPC 5cyl 10v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel · Battery Flat / Current Drain · Electrical

Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F) Battery Flat / Current Drain Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F)
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.5L BPC 5cyl 10v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery Flat / Current Drain

Customer Complaint

Very slow to crank or have to jump-start. Road service said the battery was OK.

Owner told that the starter motor was the problem.

Problem Summary

Tested and found the battery was weak and failed the basic load tests.

Fitted a new battery and tested the starter motor operation, starter is OK.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWT506447
Vehicle2006 Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H/7J/7E/7F)
Engine2.5L BPC 5cyl 10v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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