RE: Starter Solenoid

["Iain Atkinson" <iain.atkinson@virgin.net>]

Hi

Gotta be careful when banging the solenoid on these, don't think you can
replace just the solenoid, i have in the past taken out the starter and
greased it up a bit with high temp grease. I think they get a bit dry
especially in summer seems to work for me and cheaper than a new starter.


HTh


Iain

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-quattro@audifans.com [mailto:owner-quattro@audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Pat Korach
> Sent: 02 August 1999 23:15
> To: Newman,Lawrence C.
> Cc: Audi
> Subject: Re: Starter Solenoid
>
>
> Newman,Lawrence C. wrote:
> >
> > Last weekend my '89 200 did a trick that it's done before but in
> > spades.  After running for about an hour in 95 degree weather, I stopped
> > for gas, shut off the engine and couldn't start it again after tanking
> > up.  So I did what had worked before-I waited until the engine cooled
> > off and tried again.  Still didn't start.  All the accessories were
> > powered but the starter wouldn't make any noise.  I thought it was an
> > electrical field problem in the starter.  Anyway, after waiting for an
> > hour with no results, the guy that I was just killing time talking with
> > suggested banging the solenoid with a hammer while my wife worked the
> > ignition key.  Voila!  She starts.
> >
> > I've tried to get a solenoid for it but they don't seem to be sold
> > separately.  Can anyone advise whether I should spring for a starter or
> > continue looking for a solenoid.  I can get a rebuilt starter for about
> > $100.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Larry
>
> Larry
>
> About 15 years ago I had the same problem with my 80 Audi 5000 or some
> other car.  I pulled the solenoid apart and cleaned the two contacts
> inside.  They were pretty corroded and after the cleaning I didn't have
> that problem again.  You might want to try that if it is a solenoid
> problem and it can be taken apart.
>
>
> Pat Korach
> Kirkland, WA
>