{"id":77146,"date":"2021-02-18T11:29:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T19:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=77146"},"modified":"2021-02-18T11:29:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T19:29:06","slug":"audi-a4-2007-wont-start-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2021\/02\/audi-a4-2007-wont-start-battery","title":{"rendered":"Audi A4 2007 wont start, battery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>my car won\u2019t start, but i\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s just the battery. I turn my keys and it won\u2019t do anything. Its an Audi A4 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery is the first place to start. Without a good charged battery the rest of the vehicle isn&#8217;t doing anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/nostart.html\">Step by Step No Start Diagnostic Chart<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible that the battery terminal ends are loose or corroded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-battery-cable-terminal-end-service\">BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL END SERVICE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Caution: Use protective gloves and eye protection.<br \/>Caution: Perform procedure in a well ventilated area.<br \/>Caution: Refer to cautions and warnings listed on battery.<br \/>Caution: Do not allow baking soda solution to enter vent holes, as damage to battery can result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Remove battery from vehicle, as required.<\/li><li>Clean top of battery (3) with a solution of warm water and baking soda (2), Fig. 1.<\/li><li>Apply soda solution (2) with a bristle brush (1) and allow to soak until acid deposits loosen, Fig. 1.<\/li><li>Rinse soda solution from battery with clear water and blot battery dry with paper toweling. Dispose of toweling in a safe manner.<\/li><li>Inspect battery case and cover for cracks, leakage or damaged hold down ledge. Replace battery if any damage is evident.<\/li><li>Inspect battery tray for damage caused by acid from battery. If acid is present, clean area with baking soda solution.<\/li><li>Clean battery posts with a battery post cleaning tool (1), Fig. 2.<\/li><li>Clean battery cable clamps (2) with a battery terminal cleaning tool (1), Fig. 3.<\/li><li>Replace cables that are frayed or have broken clamps.<\/li><li>Install battery into vehicle, as required.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-cleaning.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"Battery cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-77190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-cleaning.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-cleaning-253x300.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-post-cleaning.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-post-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"battery-post-cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-77191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-post-cleaning.jpg 506w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-post-cleaning-281x300.jpg 281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-clamp-cleaning.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-clamp-cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"battery-clamp-cleaning\" class=\"wp-image-77192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-clamp-cleaning.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/battery-clamp-cleaning-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>my car won\u2019t start, but i\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s just the battery. 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