mtnxtreme

Picked up Q7 had a dead battery, the previous owner started it with a battery pack and it ran fine. I trailered it home and figured maybe I could charge the battery, so I hooked my charger to the jump posts as I'm still not sure where the battery is, some posts mention drivers, others passenger seat and something abt. a special tool to turn off air bags when removing seat ? So I hooked my charger but it acts weird, the dash lights come on and off every few minutes, and I hear clicking so I removed it. So can anyone tell me, can I safely charge the battery from those posts and how and where do I remove my battery ? Also can anyone tell me how to open the rear hatch door, the little juice I have will let me pop the lock, not enough to open, but it seems stuck like I can't manually open it more than a few inches and I don't wanna break it and have yet to fund the manual.

Snopyro

Actual battery location is under the driver's side seat. There are terminal posts in the engine bay that could be used for jumping the car or trickle charging.

If you replace the battery yourself, be sure to have they system reprogrammed to know about this new battery- I believe that you will need the serial number and build date so that the system will charge the battery longer as it ages. (Dealer may charge you ~$100 for this programming if you don't own or have access to a VAG com cable.)

If you want to replace the battery under the driver's seat, there is a YouTube video if you search for 'Touareg battery replacement'. Follows the steps for the most part.

Regarding the opening of the rear hatch with a dead/dying battery, I would throw it on the trickle charger then use the interior trunk release button to pop the trunk. If it doesn't open, then you can manually push the trunk lid open (or shut). There is a way to set the height of how high the rear hatch opens (by manually lifting or lowering the final setting) so that shorter people can press the trunk close button.

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

I haven't had to change mine, but these links may help you.

<a href="http://www.dognmonkey.com/audi/how-to-change-q7-battery.html">How to replace Q7 battery</a>

Cheers,

Louis

xboltss

hi everyone
i read some of the posts about change the battery on the Q7, 1 question is that do i have to buy 1 of the 6 brands show on the VCDS or i can buy a different brand & how do i change to the brand that not list in there?
thanks

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

Buy the one that fits and same or better capacity. I don't think Brand's matter.

Cheers,

Louis

xboltss

thanks Louis for your replying

mtnxtreme

I went to Car Quest got a 70 month battery with 950 crank amps which is way better than the OEM battery. Ran me $139, popped it right in, fit perfect. When using the Vag Com if the mfg. doesn't come up just change the original battery number a digit or 2 and that will fool the computer into you installing a new battery, because really thats all it wants to kmow,

xboltss

thanks for the info, that's all i wanted to know.