CGT no start

[Craig D. Niederst]

Turned out the starter (or solenoid) was at fault. A rebuilt Bosch unit from
AutoZone ($133+tax) w/ lifetime warranty and some skin from my knuckles
fixed it right up. I was amazed the local AutoZone actually stocked the
right starter. Thanks for all the help.

Craig
'92 100S (97k)
'86 CGT (207k)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig D. Niederst" <niederst at PghMail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 12:18 AM
Subject: CGT no start


My brother's '86 CGT is pulling the no start routine. Unlike in previous
episodes (bad fuel pump relay, fouled spark plugs, etc), the car does not
crank at all. All lights work fine, and the voltage gauge in the center
console reads ~12V. Starter does not click or do anything at all when the
key is turned. Archives basically say its either the starter, solenoid,
ignition switch or starter relay. I had driven the car earlier today, and
everything was fine (brother also says nothing out of the ordinary in
starting the car of late either). Is the best way to diagnose this problem
to run 12V from the battery to the solenoid and attempt to "jump start" the
car? Car is not at home, and need a quick way to diagnose this problem. TIA.

Craig
'92 100S (97k)
'86 CGT (207k)