How long are factory batterys food for?... i think mine is down for the count

**windyctyaudi** · 08-15-2008 04:38 PM

been having trouble starting my 2002 A4 the past few days. but finally today when i went to leave for work the battery was completely dead, i couldn't even unlock my door with the key fob. Can i take my car to an auto parts store so they can see if it is the battery or alternator?

How much to new battery cost from the stealership or should i get an after market one like the optima redtop?

**Sepse7en** · 08-15-2008 04:42 PM

I dont think you can eat them...

**windyctyaudi** · 08-15-2008 04:49 PM

lol i meant good for i was thinking about food when i wrote it

**F16HTON** · 08-15-2008 05:52 PM

4 years if you are lucky

**Silver streak** · 08-15-2008 06:01 PM

I'm on my second factory battery, car is a 2001 so 3 and 1/2 years for each one. If I drove the car more often I'm sure they would of fared better.

**windyctyaudi** · 08-15-2008 06:16 PM

Thanks guys. I guess my time is up then

**dirtybrd** · 08-15-2008 06:55 PM

It also depends on your climate, cooler areas the battery will last much longer. Heat kills!

**cjonesgo** · 08-15-2008 06:59 PM

i have an 02 as well and i had to replace mine last week after coming back from a 2 month trip. it was showing no problems before i left, and was totally dead when i returned (which i expected) but would no longer hold a charge. oh well. kragen had the cheapest one in my area. $95 after tax.

**windyctyaudi** · 08-15-2008 07:43 PM

I would like to put a red top in my car but i don't know which one to buy. Optima's website says they don't make one for the A4

**dirtybrd** · 08-15-2008 07:45 PM

There is a height issue, The stock battery is shorter then the Optimas. I think you'll have the trial fit one.

**zbrock06** · 08-15-2008 07:52 PM

i have the optima red top, works fine!! it's not as wide as oem but the factory bracket holds it down fine, i just put extra velcro on the bottom and it's not going anywhere.

**FourRings80** · 08-15-2008 08:10 PM

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...+optima&page=2

hope it helps!

**dirtybrd** · 08-15-2008 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by zbrock06

i have the optima red top, works fine!! it's not as wide as oem but the factory bracket holds it down fine, i just put extra velcro on the bottom and it's not going anywhere.

I knew it was one or the other, in that case I think I put a piece of rubber hose between the bracket and the battery.

**Pr0n** · 08-15-2008 10:34 PM

If you're a CPO/warranty situation, Audi might replace it for you.

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