[urq] Puzzling stalling situation

[Justin Riley]

Ingo,

I used to have the same problem in an 1988 Audi 80.  After replacing the
starter, and the ignition switch without solving the problem, I was
getting a bit perturbed.  I eventually decided to replace the B+ cable
end (it was a bit corroded) at the starter.  When I cut the old end off
and stripped off some insulation to put on the new end, I found my
problem.  The copper wire that made up the cable was green with
oxidation, and very brittle.  It had corroded inside the insulation.
Whenever the car was hot, it would not start, sometimes the starter
solenoid would not even click.  Replaced the cable and never had another
problem starting that car.

Hope that helps.

Justin R.


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Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:34 PM
To: i.rautenberg at waratap.com; urq at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [urq] Puzzling stalling situation

 
 
In a message dated 1/23/2005 6:49:40 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
irautenberg at comcast.net writes:

Well, on  a few occasions now, the '84 has stalled on me (coincidenally
just
before I  was about to park the car anyway).  What makes this a bit
more
disconcerting is that if I attempt to start the car right after this,
the
starter won't turn over-- no click, no nothing. If I wait a while (at
least
5 minutes), she'll start right up.  Methinks it's an electrical
heat-related
issue  and I have an idea where the problem lies, but  appreciate  any
suggestions/experiences.

Ingo

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Mine does this every summer when the temp goes close to triple digits. I

have tried 3 different starters, and had the original rebuilt twice to
be  
thorough. I also tried several insulation techniques to no avail. The
original  heat 
shield has always been in place as well.
I relayed the starter last September, and renewed the main cable going
to  
it. Not sure if it "cured" it or not, as it didn't reach the temps
necessary to  
give it a true test.
 
Oh- I also vented the hood to let the heat rise and escape.
 
Dennis
Denver

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