If you just hear a click, try this:
This procedure usually works:
·Check the battery cable connections:
Make sure the positive cable, makes a good connection at the battery and at the starter. Make sure the negative cable makes a good ground connection at the battery and (preferably) at the engine.
·Check the battery the simple way, like this:
Turn on the headlights, then try to start the car.If the headlights do not dim or go out, then the battery is likely ok.
·Check the starter and solenoid:
If the wiring looks ok, then look at the starter solenoid for a good connection, and proper voltage at the starter(10 volts minimum while cranking).
If the starter spins and no crank, the problem is most likely the Solenoid's bendix gear is stuck.
Have someone hit (not too hard) the starter while you try to start the car. This usually works by dislodging a stuck bendix gear.
·Make a simple test of the alternator:
If you can, somehow get the engine running, measure the voltage at the battery. It should be at least 13.6 volts to properly charge the battery.
Could be two problems;alternator and battery.I go with alternator not charging.
Battery could be not good too,how old is, more then five years replaced .
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SOURCE: My audi80 cabriolet wont start.
Hi anilroop,
Your problem seems to be related to the power connections to the management computer system system..... Get yourself a multi meter and check the battery voltage first....have you replaced the battery?
Sometimes when a vehicle has stood for a long time, oxidization can build up between the battery towers and the terminals....this can cause intermittent faults, such as you're describing....but it's unlikely!....If you find that thats all ok, trace through the cables that connect to the computer....
......There will be an ignition connection....
......A battery connection, which should always have power, even with ignition off.....
.....There will be starter signal and ignition signal.....
.......Check the ground connections and then, and this is going to take time....trace through all the cables from each of the sensors and the controlled units....Make sure that the pump is getting power and that power is getting through to the ignition....
This is a very lengthy topic and I believe it may be a lot easier to do it in stages.....
This is the end of the first stage.....keep in touch and I'll give all the help that I can.....
Best regards Johngee10
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I would suggest you check oil levels etc. Generally these cars suffer from the air mass meter / air sensor problems aswell as coil problems too. Did you ever get a solution to the problem?
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the alternator is not charging and once you run out of battery power car dies when you let it sit battery builds a small charge enough to run short period of time.get charging system checked.
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You will need to enter the anti theft radio lock code. I would check the manual for the operation. On my VW it was on a sticker in the truck. Also check with an Audi dealer for exact location.
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