# 2011 Audi A4 - Battery Replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** audi, a4\ **Created:** [July 28, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973 "2020-07-28T00:17:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![steelersfan223344](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@steelersfan223344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steelersfan223344)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/1 "2020-07-28T00:17:26Z")
Hello all! Novice car owner here looking to do a simple battery replacement in my Audi A4. I’m requesting help with the following… 1. What type of battery should I get for my Audi A4? Attaching a picture of current battery to my post… I think I’ve read that there are AGM or liquid lead based batteries. What exact battery should I get here? 2. How can I “program” the electronics so that the new battery is recorded and linked to the battery management system? 3. Is it okay for there to be no charge for a few minutes while I replace the battery? I know I will lose my radio presets, etc., but any other concerns? Thanks for any help you can provide!! ![IMG-1138](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/3/437b522ed7525f68de511411bcf41a6f4e7bc675.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/2 "2020-07-28T00:20:05Z")
Read this! [https://www.aa1car.com/library/battery\_disconnect\_problems.htm](https://www.aa1car.com/library/battery_disconnect_problems.htm) Tester ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/3 "2020-07-28T00:22:25Z")
Just go to Auto Zone or any battery place and let them do this or even the dealer . The dealer will be the most expensive but will not leave you stranded in your driveway. ---
**Author:** ![steelersfan223344](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@steelersfan223344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steelersfan223344)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/4 "2020-07-28T00:26:32Z")
Thanks! Good link! ---
**Author:** ![steelersfan223344](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@steelersfan223344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steelersfan223344)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/5 "2020-07-28T00:27:30Z")
I know I could take it to the dealer or a battery place, but this seems like a good opportunity to learn a basic car repair skill and maybe save a few bucks… dealership wants to charge $360 plus tax, am hoping I can do it cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/6 "2020-07-28T00:39:24Z")
I would use a 12v memory saver . . . ---
**Author:** ![SteveCBT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevecbt/32/3192_2.png) [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/7 "2020-07-28T01:20:20Z")
[https://www.pepboys.com/car-batteries/c/19447/2011/AUDI/A4/4-1984%202.0L%20DOHC](https://www.pepboys.com/car-batteries/c/19447/2011/AUDI/A4/4-1984%202.0L%20DOHC) These folks, Autozone. Advance etc will do it for you for a decent price ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973/8 "2020-07-28T02:23:58Z")
The equipment you would need ( factory level scanner ) would cost you far more than you would save. Changing a battery is no longer a “basic car repair skill”.