Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
seat.

The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
battery as the cause of the problem?

What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
are)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
seat.

The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
battery as the cause of the problem?

What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
are)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
seat.

The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
battery as the cause of the problem?

What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
are)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

>From: "kodrik" kodrik@atgmail.dotcom
>I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
>where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
>seat.
>
>The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
>start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
>battery as the cause of the problem?
>
>What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
>are)
>

The alternator should not stop the engine from starting, but it may cause the
battery not to charge up while the engine is running.

I must have missed the original post so excuse me if I ask questions that have
been answered.

Are you saying that you turn the ign. key to start and the engine does not
crank or turn over?
Is this an automatic with a neutral safety switch?
Or a manual transmission with possibly a clutch pedal safety switch?
Maybe you have an alarm problem, if so equipped, causing the starter not to
function. You might have to go directly to the starter and jump the
solenoid's energizer terminal to test the starter independent of the ign.
switch.
Can you turn the engine over by hand.....ummm with a wrench! ;-)

BTW if it has a manual transmission then you could possibly push start it.

Or are you saying that the starter works, the engine cranks over but does not
start?
Do you hear the fuel pump running? Might be fuel pump relay.
Might be an ign. problem, maybe the engine speed sensor if so equipped, or ???

Good luck with it!

later,
dave
(One out of many Daves)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

>From: "kodrik" kodrik@atgmail.dotcom
>I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
>where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
>seat.
>
>The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
>start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
>battery as the cause of the problem?
>
>What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
>are)
>

The alternator should not stop the engine from starting, but it may cause the
battery not to charge up while the engine is running.

I must have missed the original post so excuse me if I ask questions that have
been answered.

Are you saying that you turn the ign. key to start and the engine does not
crank or turn over?
Is this an automatic with a neutral safety switch?
Or a manual transmission with possibly a clutch pedal safety switch?
Maybe you have an alarm problem, if so equipped, causing the starter not to
function. You might have to go directly to the starter and jump the
solenoid's energizer terminal to test the starter independent of the ign.
switch.
Can you turn the engine over by hand.....ummm with a wrench! ;-)

BTW if it has a manual transmission then you could possibly push start it.

Or are you saying that the starter works, the engine cranks over but does not
start?
Do you hear the fuel pump running? Might be fuel pump relay.
Might be an ign. problem, maybe the engine speed sensor if so equipped, or ???

Good luck with it!

later,
dave
(One out of many Daves)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

>From: "kodrik" kodrik@atgmail.dotcom
>I got jumper cables and tried to jump the car. Connected it undr the hood
>where there is a "+" sign (the battery itself is under the rear passenger
>seat.
>
>The battery meter went up to about 16v (from 12v) and I still couldn't
>start the car, it wasn't even trying to start. Does this rule out the
>battery as the cause of the problem?
>
>What's left? alternator or starter (don't know what they are or where they
>are)
>

The alternator should not stop the engine from starting, but it may cause the
battery not to charge up while the engine is running.

I must have missed the original post so excuse me if I ask questions that have
been answered.

Are you saying that you turn the ign. key to start and the engine does not
crank or turn over?
Is this an automatic with a neutral safety switch?
Or a manual transmission with possibly a clutch pedal safety switch?
Maybe you have an alarm problem, if so equipped, causing the starter not to
function. You might have to go directly to the starter and jump the
solenoid's energizer terminal to test the starter independent of the ign.
switch.
Can you turn the engine over by hand.....ummm with a wrench! ;-)

BTW if it has a manual transmission then you could possibly push start it.

Or are you saying that the starter works, the engine cranks over but does not
start?
Do you hear the fuel pump running? Might be fuel pump relay.
Might be an ign. problem, maybe the engine speed sensor if so equipped, or ???

Good luck with it!

later,
dave
(One out of many Daves)

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

"kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> skrev i en meddelelse
news:cdb00b9be6a351bbfbef5464d59714dd@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
> (even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
> In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
> Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
> starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
> alternator is dead?


Try to borrow the cables, a decent set with electronic protection ia about
same price as a battery.

Greetings Aksel

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

"kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> skrev i en meddelelse
news:cdb00b9be6a351bbfbef5464d59714dd@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
> (even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
> In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
> Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
> starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
> alternator is dead?


Try to borrow the cables, a decent set with electronic protection ia about
same price as a battery.

Greetings Aksel

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

"kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> skrev i en meddelelse
news:cdb00b9be6a351bbfbef5464d59714dd@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Yes, the weather has changed pretty fast. It has been raining and cold
> (even snow) for the last few days, which is unusual since I live in Vegas.
> In short, the big weather change was colder and much more humid.
>
> Before I go buy a battery, should I buy jumper cables and try jump
> starting it or will it make no difference in telling me if the starter or
> alternator is dead?


Try to borrow the cables, a decent set with electronic protection ia about
same price as a battery.

Greetings Aksel

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I'm not that familiar with the Audi starter, but if it is like most other
starters, the most likely cause of failure is the solenoid.

When you attempt to start the car, do you hear a "click" sound? Also, have
you had instances where you would get the "click" sound, try again and have
the car start?

If so, you are probably looking at worn solenoid contacts. In some starters,
you can replace the contacts and be back in business. When you think about
it: other than the few seconds that the starter is turning the engine, it's
sitting there idle. This is what we call "low duty cycle" operation. Things
like bearings and brushes don't get nearly as much wear as the solenoid that
has to conduct a hundred amps or more whenever you turn the engine over.

Ken


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>
> "kodrik" <kodrik@atgmail.dotcom> skrev i en meddelelse
> news:734bcccb357e357a72560386db0deb58@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> >I have a 1995 audi A6, never had a problem starting it. Yesterday, it was
> > hard starting it, as if the battery was almost dead. I thought I had
left
> > the light on and drove it to recharge the battery, when I tried to
restart
> > it, it did it again, a very very weak starting as if the battery was
> > almost
> > dead.
> > This morning, nothing, it's not even trying. Brought the battery to be
> > tested at Auto-Zone at it has a full charge.
> > Anybody can help me figure out what the problem is please?
> >
> > Thank You
> >
>
> Can nbe either battery or
>
>