Battery — basic information and purchase See also Section Battery check, care and charging . The installed 12V battery consists of six jars containing positive and negative plates, which are dipped in...
Checking and charging the battery Low maintenance battery If the annual mileage of the car is low, the density of the electrolyte should be measured every three months to check the battery...
Replacing the battery Caution: When disconnecting the battery, non-AUDI radio equipment requires a code to be entered. Therefore, it is necessary to find out the code and write it...
Storage of the battery If the car has not been used for more than two months, the battery must be removed and charged. The optimum battery storage temperature is between 0 and +27°C....
Checking the charging system If you find a malfunction in the charging system, a generator malfunction cannot be the only reason. Perform the following checks. Inspect the drive belt to...
Removal and installation of the generator The vehicle is equipped with an alternator. Depending on the model and equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with alternators of various capacities. Caution:...
Removal and installation of a starter To start an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, called a starter, is needed. In order for the car engine to work, it must be revved up to a speed of...
Checking the engine start system Before testing, make sure the battery is fully charged and the anti-theft system is not activated. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission and the starter...