Car is not starting this morning....
12-21-2003, 05:17 AM
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Car is not starting this morning....
Noticed lately its been getting little harder and harder for it to start. This morning go to start it, and I have juice in the car, (electronics come on etc) when I go to start it, everything on the dash flickers, and i get a lot ticking noises from behind the dash. Sound is similar to relay switches clicking on and off rapidly. I tried it two or three times and gave up.
Dead battery? Also when I turn just the electronics on, the voltage is only going to 10V.
Dead battery? Also when I turn just the electronics on, the voltage is only going to 10V.
12-21-2003, 05:47 AM
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Just called sears to see if they have them in stock....$100!
Gees, didnt know these things cost that much. Oh well. I take it a battery isnt covered under Audi Assured?
12-21-2003, 06:11 AM
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When was the last time you added water to the battery?
You might just be low on water. Add distilled water to the cells (don't over fill) per the directions in the manual. Jump start the car, and go for a nice 1 hour highway sprint. Hopefully the battery will be charged up good. Give the car about 4 hours to cool down (hood up), and attempt to start the car. If the battery still doesn't have enough juice. then it's time for a new battery.
12-21-2003, 06:36 AM
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Any thing I should know about with replacing the battery?
From what I can tell I have to unbolt a metal bracket/plate on the passenger side of the battery to get it loose. Do I need to take off the plastic that surronds the wipers?
Guidance would be appreciated.
Guidance would be appreciated.
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12-21-2003, 07:09 AM
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First, be sure you have your radio thieft code handy!
Yes, you must take the whole cover off, not just the battery cover, no prob, just pull the weatherseal off the front edge, and it should slide out easily.
12-21-2003, 07:11 AM
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I refilled my stock battery
There are little caps on top of the battery that just unscrew with a quarter. Refilled mine about 6 months ago and have had no problems since. Took a couple days of driving to fully recharge though.