1999 Audi A4

1999 AUDI A4
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SARITA3113
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I left my car headlights overnight and the battery completely died. When I tried to jump start it with another car it would turn on but it wouldnt stay on. I know I need to get a new battery but my question is, can draining out the battery cause more problems such as needing a new distributor and throddle?
May 18, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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If battery is more than 3 yrs. old and you left lights on it is so discharged that alternator may not provide enough to charge and run cars equipment. Replace batt see what happens should be good.
May 19, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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