Strange intermittent starting problem ('95 A6 Q)

[John B]

Hi Guys,

Happy New Year!

I am sorry if this has been covered before, but I cannot get to the archives 
for some reason. Pointing me to the right place would be a great response.

Intermittently, when I turn the key to start the engine, nothing happens 
except that the gauges go active. Most of the time there is no sound. 
Sometimes, there is that high-pitched whine like the battery is almost dead.

If I turn the key on, turn the key off, turn the key on…it eventually comes 
to life. Sometimes it happens if I open the hood and close it so it seems 
that a little jarring helps (but it could be a spurious correlation). 
Anyway, it is weird.

Does this sound at all familiar?

Best wishes to you all,

John

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