Would like some help please. .

[daku2h]

Hello, Ive got a 2000 audi a4 quattro 1.8t
Out of no where and without warning my car does not start when I turn the key nothing happens what's so ever no csound no crank no click nothing just nothing at all. I thought it might've been the starter but usually you'd hear a click or something. But then again I don't know, I've tried starting it in neutral still nothing it's just strange... if anyone could help me or give me some ideas I'd appreciate it thank you...

[daku2h]

ALL the lights work windows work radio everything works car just will not start

[walky_talky20]

Usually you would go to the starter location and make sure you are getting (A) 12v+ from the heavy battery cable, and (B) the 12v+ trigger from the key. The starter is smidge hard to get to without a lift, so another solid option is to go to the starter relay location under the dash.

At the starter relay: check if you are getting 12v+ from the key and ground from the transmission range switch/anti-theft. You can also do a test by applying direct battery power (from 30 post) to the solenoid wire. Obviously be very careful with that test - it can crank the starter even if it's in gear. You can drive through the garage door right quick-like. There are lots of threads on here where I go over the diagnostics of the starter circuit in more detail, including diagrams. It is a very simple circuit, though.

[daku2h]

Which relay is the starter relay, thanks for the reply by the way.

[daku2h]

????

[walky_talky20]

Like I said, there are bunches of threads with this info.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...rt-HELP-please

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=1#post9477210

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...eed-some-input

But, since I'm such a nice guy, here are is the relay location for a 2000 A4 1.8T (#13: Park/Neutral Position Relay):

[dr_always]

I just had this exact same problem and it drove me crazy for 2 and a half months. It ended up being a rusty/bad battery and/or engine ground. I cleaned them both up *a little* as soon as the problem started. Obviously you have to clean the living daylights out of them until you're down to shiny clean metal then lightly grease to prevent rust in order to regain a solid ground.

Do it right the first time!

[daku2h]

Things are starting to point toward the starter solenoid, I jumped the relay as your other post suggested and it still did nothing I believe the ignition switch is fine because when I turn the key the relay activates (makes a click) I even removed the relay cover and saw the mechanism move. .

[daku2h]

This car is an automatic by the way I don't think I mentioned that.

[daku2h]

Was the starter for anyone in the future who lands on this post.