{"product_id":"5c0-971-235-b-genuine-vw-audi-negative-battery-ground-cable","title":"5C0-971-235-B Genuine VW\/Audi Negative Battery Ground Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRestore the battery ground connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine VW\/Audi 5C0-971-235-B connects the negative battery terminal to the assigned vehicle ground point. A sound connection provides the return path needed by the starting, charging and electrical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cable assembly includes the battery terminal clamp, insulated conductor and ground attachment terminal shown in the archive photo. Match the original routing and connections, especially where battery monitoring equipment or Start\/Stop changes the cable arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete factory number: 5C0-971-235-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory specification: conventional negative battery cable, factory number 5C0-971-235-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: insulated cable assembly with a battery post clamp and mounting-eye ground terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity supplied: one individual negative battery cable assembly; battery, ground fastener and other cables are separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cable is assigned to the conventional battery installation without Start\/Stop. It is separate from the positive cable and from any additional engine-to-body ground strap. Do not substitute it for a different cable arrangement solely because the terminals appear similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion has damaged the terminal, conductor or ground connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cable insulation, crimp or mounting terminal is physically damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage-drop testing identifies excessive resistance in the cable assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the battery condition, terminal contact and body ground surface before replacing the cable. Slow cranking or charging faults can have several causes; a measured circuit test helps distinguish a cable problem from a battery, starter or alternator fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the conventional battery configuration and exclusions in the table below. Check the complete factory number and cable routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5L gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional negative battery cable; without Start\/Stop; match original cable and connections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012–2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L TDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional negative battery cable; without Start\/Stop; match original cable and connections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional negative battery cable; without Start\/Stop; match original cable and connections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Passat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018–2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional negative battery cable; without Start\/Stop; match original cable and connections.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Jetta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo \/ 2.0L gasoline \/ 2.0L turbo gasoline \/ 2.0L TDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedan, without Hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional battery negative cable; without Start\/Stop; confirm original cable routing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5L gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoupe \/ Convertible where equipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatching conventional negative battery cable; without Start\/Stop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory battery disconnection and reconnection procedure, including any required waiting period. Install the cable without twist or tension, prepare the ground contact as specified and tighten the terminal and ground fastener to the correct values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck secure terminal engagement and perform the prescribed electrical and voltage-drop checks. Complete any vehicle initialization required after the battery has been disconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne individual Genuine VW\/Audi 5C0-971-235-B negative battery cable is supplied. This is a dry cable assembly; no battery or electrical storage device is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048413212849,"sku":"5C0-971-235-B","price":209.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/5c0-971-235-b-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1792149286","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/5c0-971-235-b-genuine-vw-audi-negative-battery-ground-cable","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}