Audi Battery Warning Light Problem

Symptoms

• Audi battery light stays on
• The alternator won't charge the battery
• Audi keeps dying or won't start
• Audi keeps shutting off after a few minutes.
• The engine is slow to turn over.
• Electrical issues and warnings on the dashboard
• Lights dim or flickering
• Audi stalls or is hard to start.
• The battery keeps on dying.

Audi battery warning light may be red or yellow.

First, let's take a look at the color meaning of the battery symbol.

Audi YELLOW Battery Light

If you notice a yellow battery symbol on your Audi instrument cluster, it means the battery voltage has dropped below the recommended range.

This can happen if you forget the lights on or listen to the radio with the engine off. To protect the battery, some electronics may be disabled.

A message may display on the instrument cluster stating LOW battery: Battery will be charged while driving.

Start your Audi and drive it for at least 30 minutes to charge the battery. Keep electronic consumers to a minimum while the light is on. The yellow battery light should go off on its own when driving once the battery is charged.

If the battery capacity drops too much, you may need to jump-start your Audi. If you keep getting the yellow battery light, it is often an indication that the battery is not charging.

In most cases, this is due to the age of the battery. Follow the instructions in the next section to check the operation of the battery.

Audi RED Battery Light

If a red Audi battery light comes on and stays on in your Audi instrument cluster, it indicates a problem with the alternator, battery, or charging system.

If the alternator is not charging the battery, your Audi may only run for a brief time off the battery then shut off. The battery warning light may go away randomly if there is a loose connection.

When your Audi battery light is on, the first preventative step is to turn off unnecessary electronic consumers. Turn off lights if driving during the day. Turn off the radio, blower fan, heated seat, and unplug any chargers from the cigarette outlet.

By turning off systems that use the battery, you may be able to keep your Audi running longer.

How to Test Audi Battery / Alternator / Charging System

To perform Audi charging system test yourself, you will need a Charging System Analyzer.

1. Park your Audi in a safe area. Set the parking brakes and turn off the ignition.
2. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and open the hood.

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3. Locate the battery. Newer Audi vehicles have a plastic cover on top of the battery. If necessary, remove the cover to access the positive and negative terminals of the battery. 
4. Connect the red clamp to the positive battery terminal. 
5. Connect the negative clamp on the negative terminal. 
6. Test battery and alternator. Perform a battery and alternator test procedure. 
7. Audi battery light can come on due to a bad alternator, battery, poor ground connection, blown fuse, bad relay, or a parasitic draw.

These instructions help Audi owners of various models, including A1 A3, A4 A5 A6, A7 Q3, Q5 Q7 TT.

Audi electrical issues can be tricky and challenging to figure out. The first step in troubleshooting Audi battery problems is to check the charging system, including the battery and alternator.

Your dealer or auto mechanic can perform this test. This guide will also find instructions on testing the Audi battery and charging system yourself.