New to me S6 Avant - no start

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Vittorio,
Replace it!  VAG primary wiring has been an issue from mid 1980's through very late 1990's. In fact, VW recalled some early 1990's 16v engines because of this (even though the issues were across the board, the 16v was very sensitive to this).  Poor quality wire and lack of wire to sheath adhesion, let alone the poor quality battery terminals used.

I replace the primary wiring, which I mean as "battery ground, engine/trans grounds, battery to starter, starter to alternator.". Use high quality, ropelay construction wire and redo everything.  Go larger diameter than stock.  If you need to borrow a crimp tool, let me know, but Harbor Freight has an hydraulic set for like $50.00.

Will we see you at winter driving school this year?  I'll be at both NAAC events!

Mark Rosenkrantz
Typos sent from my iPad

On Dec 15, 2011, at 8:49 AM, "Bares, Vittorio" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com> wrote:

> I've located my no-start condition - it has to do with a badly corroded
> positive lead cable from the battery.
> 
> 
> 
> I started cutting  back the sheathing and it has corrosion at least 6
> inches back and more.
> 
> 
> 
> Do I keep cutting it back until its clean - then use a butt connector to
> splice back the length I need to the battery?
> 
> 
> 
> Or...is this a scenario where I should replace the entire length to the
> starter?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> 
> Vittorio -
> 
> _______________________________________________
> quattro mailing list
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/quattro
> http://www.audifans.com/kb/List_information