starter inconsistency

[Huw Powell]

> Saturday a.m., when our ambient temperatures were in the low single 
> digits, I went to start our 200q20v avant and only heard a click. 
> Sounded like the starter solenoid click...  Today I just decided to
> try it. Started right up.  Restarted a bit later OK too.
> 
> So is it the starter on its last legs or bad wiring?  Would the cold
>  affect the wiring or is it more likely old, dried lube inside the 
> starter?

Could have been the cold; could be the starter on its way out.  If it's 
the starter, carry a hammer to rap it if it doesn't kick in.  Until you 
get a new one.

If it doesn't occur again, it might just have been the cold.  But I 
doubt it.

I'm currently running a pair of "lifetime warranty" starters I got at 
VIP for about $100 each.  One went wacky after a few years and they 
replaced it for free without arguing (though I had to wait for it to 
come in).  They even had a computer record of the purchases.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/