Audi / Volkswagen Negative (-) Battery Ground Cable 5Q0971235A

OEM Part #: 5Q0-971-235-A (5Q0971235A)

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This genuine OEM Negative (–) Battery Ground Cable (5Q0971235A) is a used part removed from a donor vehicle. It connects the battery’s negative terminal to the chassis, completing the electrical return path. A corroded or loose ground cable can cause hard starting, dim lights, and intermittent electrical faults. This cable fits Audi A3 and S3 variants as well as the Volkswagen Arteon, GTI, and Jetta, and is compatible with several turbocharged gas and diesel engines including the 1.8T and 2.0T.

Specifications

Specifications for Negative (-) Battery Ground Cable 5Q0971235A
Fits Vehicle ModelA3, A3 e-tron, Arteon, GTI, Jetta, S3
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi, Volkswagen
OEM Part No5Q0-971-235-A (5Q0971235A)
CategoryBattery / Charging / Starting

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 53 vehicle configurations across 2 makes, 2015-2024.

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

  • A3 2015-2020 · 24 variants 14 with notes
  • A3 e-tron 2016-2018 · 3 variants 2 with notes
  • S3 2015-2020 · 6 variants 4 with notes

Volkswagen

  • Arteon 2019-2023 · 5 variants 5 with notes
  • GTI 2015-2017 · 3 variants 3 with notes
  • Jetta 2019-2024 · 12 variants
View all 53 vehicle configurations — 28 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Negative (-) Battery Ground Cable 5Q0971235A
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2015 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2015 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2015 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2015 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2015 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2016 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2016 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2016 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2016 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2016 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2017 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2017 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles With Production date Up To 03/05/18
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo
2017 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles With Production date Up To 03/05/18
2017 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles With Production date Up To 03/05/18
2018 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2018 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2018 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2018 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2019 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2019 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Convertible 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2019 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2019 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2020 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2020 Audi A3 Quattro Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2020 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2015 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Automatic Transmission; For Manual Transmission; For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2016 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Automatic Transmission; For Manual Transmission; For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2017 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Automatic Transmission; For Manual Transmission; For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2019 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2019 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.4L l4 Turbo
2020 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2020 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.4L l4 Turbo
2021 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2021 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.4L l4 Turbo
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2016 Audi A3 e-tron Hatchback 1.4L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/04/13
2017 Audi A3 e-tron Hatchback 1.4L l4 Turbo For Vehicles With Production date Up To 03/05/18
2018 Audi A3 e-tron Hatchback 1.4L l4 Turbo
2022 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2022 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.5L l4 Turbo
2023 Volkswagen Arteon Hatchback 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Production Date After 11/26/18
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.5L l4 Turbo
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2024 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.5L l4 Turbo

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