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Battery check Audi A3 1996 - 2003 | Haynes Manuals

Audi A3

1996 - 2003
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Locate the battery
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION! If using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check battery is generally secure, if loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position
To tighten, a 13 mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing