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D3 - Interior Electrics Airbags, Sensors, climate modules, instrument clusters, switches etc |
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Varta 020 or Bosch S5 015
Looking at replacing my battery in the near future, once I have replaced my door handle. These two seem to be decent and I currently have the Varta.
Anyone replaced their battery with either of these with good or bad experiences?
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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I recently replaced the battery in a D4 3.0TDI, I ordered an OEM replacement from my local dealer and it was a Varta with an Audi part no on it. The old battery was the one it left the factory with and had lasted 9 years and was also a Varta.
Last edited by Joe2.0E; 14th October 2020 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Typo |
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Thanks Joe. I need to check if mine is factory fitted part or not. If it is, it's 12 years old now and might be past it's best. The Varta is only a few quid more so not a price issue
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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Varta is OE
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A8L 3.0 TDI sport executive 2014. Audi A2 1.4 petrol 2002 SOLD. Audi A8L 4.2TDI Silver 2006 Seat Ibiza 1.4tdi Eco 2008 Silver (£0 Tax)sold NO VCDS rely on Neeldub |
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Thanks. I will be ordering the Varta at some point then. Just ordered the driver's handle today at £135 from TPS (ouch) - seems to be going up every year!
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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Might be worth trying TPS for a price for the battery, my replacement via a main dealer was no more expensive than any local tyre/battery place for an equivalent.
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I'll give them a call. ETKA pricing which is usually spot on shows the battery at around £230 and a replacement Varta can be had for £120ish
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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Tps stoke no longer serve me.
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2006 A8 d3 4.2tdi sport stoke-on-trent. |
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I fitted the varta 020 two years ago.
No apparent problems. 123 quid. Didn't code it.
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2006 A8 d3 4.2tdi sport stoke-on-trent. |
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The have clamped down since Covid. Luckily I have an account
Thanks. I will check it out when my handle turns up and I get it painted and fitted. I do have VCDS so will code it
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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