Cable from alternator to cable

[Kent McLean]

George Kotjarapoglus wrote:
> My mechanic discovered my alternator is working fine, but that it is not
> getting to the battery.  He checked the cable going to the battery and it
> has current, but when cable is checked again at the battery there is no
> current.  He thinks there is a connector post en route to the battery but he
> is not certain of the precise location.  Suspects the problem is there or
> from there to battery.
> 
> At this moment, my mechanic is contemplating running a new line from the
> alternator to the battery.  Unless, someone can shed some light on this post
> location (perhaps under the carpet floor/somewhere?), I will go with the new
> line.

The Type 44s have a split/connection under the passenger (starboard)
side footwell. It corrodes, and causes the problems you describe.

http://www.audifans.com/twiki/bin/view/Audi/AltToBatteryAnalysis

-- 
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke