S3 Starting problems

[mattyboy199]

My S3 is having trouble starting, only happened for the 1st time last night as though the battery was flat & again this morning but it started. I dont run anything in the car that would soak up any power only BOSE. No lights have been left on either can anyone help

thanks

matt

 

[jonS3]

I had starting problems on my 2000 S3, ended up being a duff battery, it had been in there since new. Halfords trade card gave me a half price 4yr guarantee calcium battery, no problems at all now...

 

[MikeA3]

Has the car had a new battery fitted at all? - Batteries would only last about 5 years anyway. IIRC audi batteries have a "inspection" light on the top so you can check the charge.

Alternatively, it could be the alternator not charging the battery properly whilst the engine is running?

 

[mattyboy199]

Yeah the battery would be 6 years old in Jan 08, wouldnt have thought it was the alternator as it seems to start everytime, just strggles to get there.

 

[mattyboy199]

i checked out the battery light & is not lit basically ? so what does that mean ? also if the battery is to be replaced what about the plastic thing that clips into the sides ? where does that go ?

 

[jojo]

Changed my 99' S3 battery last year as it often struggled to start on first attempt, now all good.

 

[mattyboy199]

well i ve changed the battery so i assume the fault will disappear.