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Audi A4 1.8T 2001 battery died and now car is fried!!!

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Old 03-04-2009, 11:08 AM
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Default Audi A4 1.8T 2001 battery died and now car is fried!!!

I have this strange problem. My battery died on me and I got it jumped. Now, it still wont start and only some of the lights (airbag/seatbelt/ etc light up). The check engine light wont light up (like when you start the car or just insert the key and turn the key a bit). Radio won't turn on either. My mechanic has seen this only once - heard about it from a mechanic friend who's client is having the same issue. Anyone else??? He thinks the computer might have been damaged somehow in the jump of the battery. HELP!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 12:06 PM
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Check for codes.
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 04:14 PM
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Remove the battery from the car and charge it fully overnight. Be sure there is enough water in the cells.
Re-install battery in car and test.
Our beloved German cars have electronics that don't deal very well with low voltage. I am sure you will be fine.
 
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