Re: Starting problems on Audi 4000cs quattro

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

I would tend to suspect the starter... when you jump it are you running
from another car or a plug in charger?

You can measure the starter current, and check its wires.

hope this helps a little.

Also measure the charging voltage at the battery and alt. directly with
a meter.

> Car is a 1987 Audi 4000cs quattro
> This is the problem, The car is acting like the battery is dead. Trying to
> start the car results a slow crank or no crank at all. Also the clock resets
> itself.
> This started happening this morning. Friday night it started fine after
> work, I drove home and then this morning it would not start with out a Jump
> start. It will compression start, start of off a charger, and sometimes it
> will start on its own. (About 2 times during the day)
> While driving the alternator light/Battery light DOES NOT come on. The Volt
> meter does not go in the red, it sits at 12 volts where it is normal.


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Huw Powell

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