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Audi A3 Jump Start Service Sacramento — Battery, Starter & Boost Specs

24/7 mobile jump start for your Audi A3 (1988–2026) in Sacramento using Surge-Protected 2,500A Peak 12V Pro Booster Pack.

Model & Years

Audi A3 (1988–2026)

Voltage System

12V DC (AGM / EFB / Lead-Acid)

OEM Battery Group

Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM

Cranking Amps

720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM

Alternator Spec

140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)

Starter Motor

1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter

Audi A3 Jump Post Location & Safe Protocol

📍 Step 1: Terminal Location

Battery & Remote Jump Posts

Under-hood positive (+) hex post under red plastic cap near windshield cowl & negative (-) hex stud on shock tower. Battery is located in the spare tire well (A4/A5/A6/Q5), under the front left driver's seat (Q7/Q8/e-tron), or in the plenum chamber.

⚠️ Step 2: ECU & Fuse Safety

IBS & Fusible Link Protection

Audi Q7, Q8, and A6/A7/A8 models have the battery buried under the carpet/seat or trunk floor and use a Battery Energy Management (BEM) module and pyrotechnic battery interrupt igniter (N253). Always jump via the engine bay posts.

⚡ Step 3: Charging Check

Alternator Voltage Test

Post-boost verification of 140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) output (13.8V–14.8V on 12V; 27.6V–28.4V on 24V commercial).

Audi A3 Year-by-Year Specifications

Generation	Battery Group	CCA	Alternator	Starter	System Notes
A3 (2021–2026)	Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM	720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM	140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) (14.2V–14.8V)	1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter	Smart LIN/BSD Regulated AGM / Aux
A3 (2015–2020)	Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM	720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM	140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) (14.0V–14.6V)	1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter	High-Reserve AGM / EFB Start-Stop
A3 (2008–2014)	Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM	720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM	140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) (13.8V–14.4V)	1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter	High-CCA AGM / Lead-Acid
A3 (1998–2007)	Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM	720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM	140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) (13.8V–14.2V)	1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter	OEM Group Lead-Acid / AGM
A3 (1980–1997)	Group 48 (H6), Group 94R (H7), Group 49 (H8), Group 95R (H9) AGM	720–950 CCA BEM-Coded AGM	140A–210A Bosch / Valeo + 48V Mild-Hybrid Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) (13.6V–14.2V)	1.7 kW – 2.2 kW Bosch Starter	Standard BCI High-CCA