BIC

"TonyJ" <tonyj@visi.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> J.Hunt wrote:
>> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
>> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
>> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
>> flashing.
>>
>> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
>> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
>> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
>> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
>> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
>> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
>> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
>> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
>> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
>> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>>
>> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
>> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
>> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>>
>> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
>> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
>> activity?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
> I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.

yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.

BIC

"TonyJ" <tonyj@visi.com> wrote in message
news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
> J.Hunt wrote:
>> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
>> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
>> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
>> flashing.
>>
>> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
>> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
>> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
>> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
>> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
>> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
>> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
>> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
>> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
>> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>>
>> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
>> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
>> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>>
>> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
>> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
>> activity?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
> I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.

yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.

BIC

"TonyJ" <tonyj@visi.com> wrote in message
news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
> J.Hunt wrote:
>> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
>> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
>> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
>> flashing.
>>
>> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
>> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
>> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
>> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
>> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
>> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
>> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
>> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
>> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
>> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>>
>> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
>> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
>> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>>
>> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
>> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
>> activity?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
> I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.

yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.

Mike

On Oct 13, 7:46 am, "BIC" <rol...@pointbtinternet.com> wrote:
> "TonyJ" <to...@visi.com> wrote in message
>
> news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > J.Hunt wrote:
> >> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
> >> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
> >> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
> >> flashing.
>
> >> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
> >> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
> >> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
> >> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
> >> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
> >> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
> >> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
> >> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
> >> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
> >> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>
> >> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
> >> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
> >> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>
> >> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
> >> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
> >> activity?
>
> >> Thanks in advance.
>
> > I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> > intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.
>
> yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Try a jump start if it works it may very well be the battery on it's
very last legs. Intermittent voltage does strange things to modern
electrics.

Many automotive stores will test a battery for free and sell you a new
one!

Mike

Mike

On Oct 13, 7:46 am, "BIC" <rol...@pointbtinternet.com> wrote:
> "TonyJ" <to...@visi.com> wrote in message
>
> news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > J.Hunt wrote:
> >> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
> >> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
> >> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
> >> flashing.
>
> >> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
> >> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
> >> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
> >> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
> >> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
> >> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
> >> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
> >> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
> >> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
> >> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>
> >> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
> >> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
> >> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>
> >> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
> >> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
> >> activity?
>
> >> Thanks in advance.
>
> > I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> > intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.
>
> yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Try a jump start if it works it may very well be the battery on it's
very last legs. Intermittent voltage does strange things to modern
electrics.

Many automotive stores will test a battery for free and sell you a new
one!

Mike

Mike

On Oct 13, 7:46 am, "BIC" <rol...@pointbtinternet.com> wrote:
> "TonyJ" <to...@visi.com> wrote in message
>
> news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > J.Hunt wrote:
> >> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
> >> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
> >> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
> >> flashing.
>
> >> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
> >> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
> >> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
> >> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
> >> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
> >> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
> >> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
> >> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
> >> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
> >> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>
> >> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
> >> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
> >> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>
> >> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
> >> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
> >> activity?
>
> >> Thanks in advance.
>
> > I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> > intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.
>
> yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Try a jump start if it works it may very well be the battery on it's
very last legs. Intermittent voltage does strange things to modern
electrics.

Many automotive stores will test a battery for free and sell you a new
one!

Mike

Mike

On Oct 13, 7:46 am, "BIC" <rol...@pointbtinternet.com> wrote:
> "TonyJ" <to...@visi.com> wrote in message
>
> news:13gvrispvbsd173@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > J.Hunt wrote:
> >> In summary, my trusty 2000 A4 has decided today to give me some
> >> problems. I left work for lunch, parked the car, and when I returned
> >> it wouldn't start, just rapid clicking and rapid indicator light
> >> flashing.
>
> >> When the engine didnt turn I noticed that the "Press Clutch to Start"
> >> display message and some of the other indicator lights were off.
> >> Normally it is on when the key is in. Upon trying to start the car
> >> again some of these lights came on but flashed while something else
> >> was clicking rapidly. I took the key out, waited a few minutes, and
> >> tried again. Still just a lot of clicking. I waited then tried
> >> again, this time when I put the key in all the lights, guages, and
> >> display were completely on. I tried again and it still wouldn't
> >> start. Frusrated, I waited a few more minutes, then tried again and
> >> the engine fired right up like nothing had happened.
>
> >> I got home and parked the car, happy that I didn't have tow it.
> >> Thinking it was just a fluke, I tried to start the car again, and same
> >> symptoms. Now it won't start.
>
> >> I would love if anyone can help me troubleshoot this. I am thinking
> >> it could be the starter but would that cause such strange dash light
> >> activity?
>
> >> Thanks in advance.
>
> > I would suggest having your battery checked. You probably have an
> > intermittent short in one of the cells. Time for a new one.
>
> yes, agreed, similar symptoms to my '98 a year back.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Try a jump start if it works it may very well be the battery on it's
very last legs. Intermittent voltage does strange things to modern
electrics.

Many automotive stores will test a battery for free and sell you a new
one!

Mike