Re: Audi Coupé 1991 2.3 Quattro - Not starting
 

Found the problem...
It's the ignition switch, just have to replace it

Grtz
Benoit


"Petkan" <ppetkov6487@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> If externally applied 12V energises the starter and no 12V comes from the
> wire - there is either abroken wire or more likely ignition switch. You
can
> try to identify the wire at the ignition switch end and check what comes
out
> of the switch. Whatever the case you can drive for months with a wire
> inserted in the starter actuation pin and routed somewhere within reach.
You
> stick it in the lighter socket and you can drive. No need to isolate the
end
> much - the wire is under power only when stuck to 12V.
> Good luck
> Plamen, Toronto
> "Benwa" <scooty@pi.be> wrote in message
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> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > The tick is from the dash
> > The solenoid and starter are fine, because i already started the car
> taking
> > power directly from battery..
> > There is something wrong between the solenoid to ignition switch.
> > My local dealer told me by phone he is pretty sure it is my ignition
> switch,
> > because there is no fuse between both.. i have to messure step by step
and
> > check my wires
> >
> >
> > Thx for the help
> >
> > Benoit
> >
> >
> > "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> > news:XMQlb.13226$XO.955262@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> > > Benoit,
> > > Is the "tick" from your dash, or from the starter solenoid under the
> hood?
> > > Like Tony says, check the wires at the starter to see if they are
> getting
> > > power. There's a braided cable that runs from the solenoid to the
> > starter -
> > > often it gets corroded and causes the starter to pack up.
> > > Cheers!
> > > Steve Sears
> > > 1987 Audi 5kTQ
> > > 1980 Audi 5k
> > > 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
> > > (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
> > > "Benwa" <scooty@pi.be> wrote in message
> > news:bn6nnm$qb1$1@reader10.wxs.nl...
> > > > Tony, thanks for the tip
> > > > Is not an Auto, and so far i can check it, its not the ignition
> switch.
> > > > Thats the first think i thought, because i had this problem with my
> > > previous
> > > > Coupe, a 1985 model.
> > > > When i switch with the key to the ignition position, i can hear a
> little
> > > > 'tick' around my dashboard, so i am pretty sure it's acts correctly.
> > > > It's strange, the owners manual nowhere refers to any fuse.
> > > >
> > > > Grtz
> > > > Benoit
> > > >
> > > > "TonyJ" <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:3f96de0e$0$41285$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ...
> > > > > If it is an Auto it might be the interlock switch on the trans
> linkage
> > > > > that only allows it to start in Park. Could also be your ignition
> > > switch.
> > > > >
> > > > > Tony
> > > > > '91 100Q 5spd
> > > > >
> > > > > Benwa wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > Does someone know where i can find the engine-starter fuse.
> > > > > > When turning the key, the starter does not give a kick, putting
> 12+
> > on
> > > > the
> > > > > > relay directly from the battery, the starter just working fine.
> > > > > > It can only be a fuse, or that damn Bosch alarm. Normally the
Bosh
> > > alarm
> > > > is
> > > > > > disconnected, so...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thx
> > > > > > Benoit
> > > > > >
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