Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

If the voltmeter now reads only 12 volts I would suspect something might be
wrong with the alternator and/or the voltage regulator. That being said
most cars will crank and start as long as they have 10+ volts.

I have seen two batteries the past 33 years that tested as acceptable that
were actually bad. Both failed within a month of installation and battery
replacement cured the problem.

As far as AutoZone employee skills it doesn't take much to load test a
battery. You hook the tester up, set for battery capacity, and push the
start button. The test itself runs itself automatically on any tester
manufactured in the past 20 years or so


"kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> wrote in message
news:d001948443afc09ec8ec0dde8aa06097@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> The battery is over 4 years old (sept 2000). Where is the starter
> terminal?
> Should I try to jump start it? Will did help me narrow down the
> possiblilities if it works or not.
> Although, the battery indicator is now dead on 12 volts (halfway up the
> meter), it can swear it used to be 3/4 up before.
>
> Thank you a lot for your help.
>

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.

Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
alternator is dead?

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:43:10 -0500, "kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> wrote:

>Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
>(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
>In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
>Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
>starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
>alternator is dead?

Buy a battery. Yours is toast...

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:43:10 -0500, "kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> wrote:

>Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
>(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
>In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
>Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
>starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
>alternator is dead?

Buy a battery. Yours is toast...

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:43:10 -0500, "kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> wrote:

>Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
>(even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
>In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
>Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
>starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
>alternator is dead?

Buy a battery. Yours is toast...