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


"Aksel" <akselj.DELETE.THIS@pcwelt-premium.de> wrote in message
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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
>
>

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


"Aksel" <akselj.DELETE.THIS@pcwelt-premium.de> wrote in message
news:41e1470b$0$33721$edfadb0f@dread16.news.tele.d k...
>
> "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
>
>

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.

I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
their thing.

Thanks for your help and advice

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.

I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
their thing.

Thanks for your help and advice

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.

I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
their thing.

Thanks for your help and advice

Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

> I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
> battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
> or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
> solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.
>
> I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
> little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
> their thing.

Would still be interested to know what they figure out.

Christoph
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Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

> I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
> battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
> or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
> solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.
>
> I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
> little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
> their thing.

Would still be interested to know what they figure out.

Christoph
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Re: Can't start Audi A6
 

> I wish I could do all that but it took me over an hour to even find the
> battery, which was under the back seat. I have no clue where the starter
> or the alternator are, and I wouldn't probably be able to identify the
> solenoid if I found them, even less jump it.
>
> I tried, I would love to know my car better but I guess I have to take
> little steps at a time. So I am having it towed to a garage so they can do
> their thing.

Would still be interested to know what they figure out.

Christoph
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in the "to:" or "cc:" field will bypass my spam filter.
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