'85 4kq starter

[Ti Kan]

Colin Weir writes:
> I guess I failed to mention that the voltmeter in the car read 12v.
> The radio and other devices worked as well. I suppose the car could
> run the radio on a low battery and not crank over but it seems
> unlikely. Any other suggestions?

The battery could be "dead" and still read 12V when not under heavy load
(so radio and other accessories work fine).  Once you try to start the engine
with it though, it doesn't deliver...

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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