Re: V8 Audi hard to start

[M Connors <mconnor@frontiernet.net>]

Hi.
    I am having a similar problem occasionally on my 5KTQ.  I find it bothers more
when the temperature gets really cold.  To make a long story short, when it
bothers I tap the starter solenoid fairly lightly with a pair of vise grips.  That
fixes the problem. I believe my problem is related to a combination of wear and
the type of lubricant used in the starter.  (ie it onlys bother when very cold
(around 0 degrees F).  You may or may not have a starter that is starting to go
south on you but try that.  Good Luck on the troubleshooting.

Mark

'82 Audi 5K-S
'86 Audi 5K-CS
'87 Audi 5K-TQ
'90 Audi V8  "Red Barchetta"

AThomason1@aol.com wrote:

> My V8 is hard to start when it is cold.  The battery is new and I have had the
> charging system checked.  When I turn the key it kind of clicks for awhile
> (like the battery is low) then I can hear it starting to turn over and start.
> This has been somewhat of an elusive problem . . . any ideas as to what it
> could be?