Learn how to install a new battery in a Volkswagen Passat. We’ll show you how to replace/change/remove with simple tips and tricks to help get you started!
Tool List: 10mm wrench, 13mm wrench
This 2014 Volkswagen Passat has it’s 12 volt starting battery located under the hood. Although this video may provide you with the basic procedures, we recommend that you check with the vehicle manufacture’s step by step procedures found in service/repair manuals for the vehicle you are working on.
Even if your vehicle did not come with an AGM battery, you can upgrade to an AGM battery for up to 2x the life. AGM can be found at most retail outlets. You can learn more about AGM here: https://www.autobatteries.com/en-us/battery-technology-types/absorbent-glass-mat-agm-battery
The use of a memory saving procedure will keep the memory alive on the vehicle’s computer during the battery replacement procedure. Referring to our Memory Saving video will provide you with various memory saving procedures that can be used according to vehicle manufacturer’s requirements. https://youtu.be/vSP3ShcaFgQ
Some late model vehicles must have the 12 volt battery registered with the vehicle’s Battery Control Module or Computer after replacement. See these videos on Battery registration and coding for more details on the procedures at https://youtu.be/TGKohKZHzr0 & https://youtu.be/cxOK_DczRGg
Always wear safety glasses and gloves when working with or near batteries.
So weird the red cable goes on the negative and the black cable on positive.
What is the name of the Tool used to unscrew the bolt in the battery holder?
Thank you for getting right to the point and not being so wordy. You were very clear, and concise with your instructions. Blessings
Thank you so much for making this video! Bless your heart!
What about clearing the codes? Why doesn't everyone on here ever mention that you will get a code on newer VW cars after you put a new battery in? Call your local parts store to confirm, don't believe me
Forgot to clean the cable clamps…they both had crud on them
VW makes everything hard, surprised I don’t have to drop the engine to do this.
The nost easiest way to change the battery that I ever seen! Thank you so much! ❤️
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it's very helpful and very systematic way of showing the progress. Thanks a lot. I just changed the battery in VW touran within 10 to 20 minutes and it's first time in my life. Great help.
I have just used an extra solution on top of my plus (+) node as ATU suggests.
Didn't you have to code the battery to the car????
Ive successfully changed my battery in the vw cc sport yet the battery light remains on.
That's half of the job, you have to code the battery to ecu
What if we don’t have a memory saver?
Excellent explanation, but with my car when i ve changed battery during the plug it was doing some sparks . Why this happens? Can it damage the ECU?
Thanks a lot, quick clear and to the point