2004 Audi A6 (C5 4B) — Repair Solution

2.7L ARE 6cyl 30v DOHC Twin Turbo MPFI Petrol · Battery / Starter / Alternator · Electrical

Audi A6 (C5 4B) Battery / Starter / Alternator Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: A6 (C5 4B)
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.7L ARE 6cyl 30v DOHC Twin Turbo MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery / Starter / Alternator

Customer Complaint

The vehicle would not start and it was using water.

Problem Summary

This vehicle had just been purchased second-hand and came with no history.

The battery was dead flat.

There was only battery voltage when the vehicle was running and the alternator warning light had appeared on the dash.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeAUDC504410
Vehicle2004 Audi A6 (C5 4B)
Engine2.7L ARE 6cyl 30v DOHC Twin Turbo MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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