New to me S6 Avant - no start

[Bares, Vittorio]

Thanks Mark.

The ground's look like they've all been replaced and are in good order.

So...to pull the battery to starter primary out of the car, I'm assuming
I can pull up the plastic scuff guards at the door sills, push back the
carpet. That's all good until I get into the foot well (passenger side)
- I'm sure there is a grommet in the firewall that will need attention
and to be re-installed with the new wire?

If you guys need help this year - I'd be glad to. I have a rally first
week in Feb - but otherwise should be free.

Vittorio -

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Rosenkrantz [mailto:speedracer.mark at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:03 AM
To: Bares, Vittorio
Cc: quattro list
Subject: Re: New to me S6 Avant - no start

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 -
> 
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