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1998 Audi A6 Quattro Question: battery

 

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Visitor, 2.8L V6, Malden, MA, April 26, 2010, 21:34

Hi. My 98 A6 Q Audi was running fine, until I had to replace the battery. so I did. it took me few try to start the car. and the RPM was low and the car has no power plus it hold and jorks at every gear. can you help with an answer plz.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, April 26, 2010, 21:51
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    Some cars have to go though a relearn after replacing the battery. The computer in your car looses its memory and has to relearn it base idle. Make sure all connections are clean tight and secure the engine will relearn its idle speed after a while.

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