[Vwdiesel] no start, just a click

[Chris Jude]

Well this evening when my girlfriend was trying to come home from work her
Audi wouldn't start.  Turn the key, all the dash lights come on, and the
glow plugs, but nothing when the key turns.  Not a rapid solenoid click,
maybe a small click from the engine compartment.

Earlier this week I'd put in a new battery, and new 4 ga. cables on the
chassis ground and the battery ground.   So the battery is good.
I came downtown to Seattle to try and start it, hoping maybe a cable was
loose.  All the cables were fine and tight, i tried jumping it from my car,
nothing, I took a look at the positive battery terminal, the wires there
were somewhat corroded.  So I picked up a new positive terminal and cleaned
up the wires and put it back together, and still nothing.
So it seems like it's a starter or solenoid issue.  The problem is, the car
is in Seattle, Columbia City neighborhood, parked on the street.
Unfortunately not in the position to roll start it.  I may be able to hook
it up to my car to pull start it if neccesary, but I was hoping someone may
have some advice.  This is the ol 1980 Audi 5000S.
Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Chris
Carnation, WA