1998-2006 Audi / Volkswagen Battery Ground Strap / Cable 8D1971235E

OEM Part #: 8D1-971-235-E (8D1971235E)

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Donor2001 Audi ALLROAD · 2.7L
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Battery Ground Strap / Cable 8D1971235E — Used (SKU 688560)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 688560 Donor Vehicle: 2001 Audi ALLROAD · 2.7L 2 photos
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A used genuine OEM Audi Battery Ground Strap / Cable, part number 8D1971235E (also supersedes 8D1971235C and 4B1971235A). This ground cable connects the battery negative to the chassis or engine block. A degraded or corroded strap can cause dim headlights, slow cranking, erratic gauges, or no-start conditions—common on 2.7L V6 turbo and 2.8L V6 naturally aspirated applications. This used original part restores a solid electrical path without guesswork.

Specifications

Specifications for Battery Ground Strap / Cable 8D1971235E
Fits Vehicle ModelA4, A6, Allroad, Passat
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi, Volkswagen
OEM Part No8D1-971-235-E (8D1971235E)
Compatible OEM Part No 8D1-971-235-C, 4B1-971-235-A
CategoryWiring / Harness

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 47 vehicle configurations across 2 makes, 1998-2006.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

Audi

  • A4 2004-2006 · 9 variants 4 with notes
  • A6 2000-2004 · 5 variants
  • Allroad 2001-2005 · 5 variants

Volkswagen

  • Passat 1998-2005 · 28 variants 8 with notes
View all 47 vehicle configurations 12 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Battery Ground Strap / Cable 8D1971235E
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Audi A4 Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
2001 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
1999 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
1999 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2005 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 003501
2005 Audi A4 Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 030001
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 2.8L V6
2000 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2004 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 2.8L V6
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2003 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2003 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan 2.7L V6 Turbo
2001 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Audi Allroad Quattro Wagon 2.7L V6 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 030001
2004 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles Where Last 6 Digits of VIN Number are Greater Than 030001
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4 Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
1998 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
2000 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW
1998 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AEB, ATW

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