A6 C4 2.5 TDI AEL - remote +ve battery connection

N_I_C_K · 03-06-20, 12:13 PM

Hi all...hoping someone can help...
I have a 1996 A6 C4 2.5 TDI with aircon
Battery is under rear seat but Haynes manual refers to remote positive connection under plastic cover in engine compartment.
Can someone help me locate this as I’ve so far drawn a blank and am left scratching my head! What should it look like?

John. · 03-06-20, 12:27 PM

Likely a small square cover with a + embossed on it, probably near the engine cover or one of the strut tops.

N_I_C_K · 03-06-20, 12:51 PM

Thanks John but I can’t see anything like that. Do you happen to have a photo? This is what my car looks like...

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John. · 03-06-20, 01:18 PM

Following main starter cable might lead you to it?

Sorry I don't have a photo, I've looked at Haynes manual...…..engine bay pic shows battery at N/S scuttle ??

Where does it refer to remote point?

mikes2 · 03-06-20, 01:33 PM

You'll not find that in a rhd car unfortunately.

It was only fitted to lhd cars

John. · 03-06-20, 01:34 PM

I have my doubts if it'll actually have a remote jump start point?

Mike got there first.

vagdream · 03-06-20, 04:12 PM

The only time I had to jump our C4 A6 Avant q Tdi (16 year ago!), it had to be direct onto the battery under the rear seat.

N_I_C_K · 03-06-20, 05:35 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies...my Haynes manual was the source of this misinformation so those who have suggested only LHD cars with aicon and the battery under the rear seat had a remote +ve battery terminal under the bonnet are right.

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Hanuman · 03-06-20, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

You'll not find that in a rhd car unfortunately.

It was only fitted to lhd cars

Quote:

Originally Posted by John.

I have my doubts if it'll actually have a remote jump start point?

Mike got there first.

Sadly, true. Having been so accustomed to having the spare terminals on the V8, I spent ages wandering around the engine bay, wondering where It was hiding on the 100.

03-06-20, 01:33 PM	#5
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	You'll not find that in a rhd car unfortunately. It was only fitted to lhd cars __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

03-06-20, 12:27 PM	#2
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Likely a small square cover with a + embossed on it, probably near the engine cover or one of the strut tops.

03-06-20, 12:51 PM	#3
N_I_C_K Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5	Thanks John but I can’t see anything like that. Do you happen to have a photo? This is what my car looks like... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-06-20, 01:18 PM	#4
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Following main starter cable might lead you to it? Sorry I don't have a photo, I've looked at Haynes manual...…..engine bay pic shows battery at N/S scuttle ?? Where does it refer to remote point?

03-06-20, 01:34 PM	#6
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	I have my doubts if it'll actually have a remote jump start point? Mike got there first.

03-06-20, 04:12 PM	#7
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 165	The only time I had to jump our C4 A6 Avant q Tdi (16 year ago!), it had to be direct onto the battery under the rear seat.

03-06-20, 05:35 PM	#8
N_I_C_K Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 5	Thanks everyone for your replies...my Haynes manual was the source of this misinformation so those who have suggested only LHD cars with aicon and the battery under the rear seat had a remote +ve battery terminal under the bonnet are right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk