200tqa20v - no start

[Jon Boyer]

I had the exact same problem on my 89 200.  In my car, the solenoid wire
going to the starter actuall burned up from my attempts to start the car.  I
didn't tear down the starter, but I conclude that the solenoid shorted out.
I replaced the starter and all is well.

A good test is to unplug the solenoid wire from the starter, and CAREFULLY
jump 12V+ over to the solenoid directly.  The starter should spring to life
SAFETY WARNING: Car must be in neutral.  Leave the key off or engine will
start.  There is not a lot of room up there, so be careful not to short the
battery to ground.  If the starter will not run with this test, it is bad.

JB

>From: Tom Donohue <donohue at netconnx.net>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Re:  200tqa20v - no start
>Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:47:50 -0400
>
>Howdy all.   After more than a year with no troubles at all, my 91 avant
>died yesterday morning.  Took it out for a short run in the morning and
>all was fine.  When I tried to start it later in the morning, everything
>had power except the starter.  The only sound is a slight solenoid click
>in the dash when turning the key on...no starter solenoid click or any
>other signs of life.  Yesterday was the last day for tax returns here in
>Mass., so I didn't get a look at it until today.  Checked  ground cable,
>which seems fine.  My thoughts are (1) ignition switch and (2) starter.
>The little solenoid sound in the dash makes me think starter, though.
>Anyone have any other suggestions about alternative problems and, if it
>is indeed the starter, where the best place is to start looking.  Also
>wondering about starter interchangeablity between the 91 and other typ
>44s.  Looking forward to any help that might be forthcoming. Regards, Tom
>


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