AudiLady Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I have a 1996 Audi A4 Auto saloon and normally the car starts fine. However, every now and then, especially if I leave the car for a day or so, when I go to start the car it won't start and I get a rapid clicking sound when I turn the key. It will only start if I use either jump cables or a car booster. I've had the battery checked and it's fine. This is driving me nuts. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Welcome to the forum. My guess would be that the solenoid on the starter is sticking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Who checked the battery and how did they do it? It could be knacked if they only checked the voltage and didn't drop test it, certainly sounds like the battery, if it's not the battery at fault, it could be something drawing power from it when the car is switched off, thus flattening it over a couple of days. If so, it could be a nightmare to find out what is drawing the power, have you had anything electrical fitted recently? New stereo etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiLady Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Local garage checked the battery. What they did, I have no idea but I trust them as they have been good so far. The car is standard with nothing new recently fitted. I was wondering if, as in a reply to my post, it could be the starter solenoid sticking? However, if it is that I'd have thought it would free itself. I might renew the battery and see what happens. i agree, a battery drain could be a nightmare. Thanks for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Let us know how you go with the new battery. Get a Bosch one. Shouldn't be more than £65? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Rapid clicking suggests the battery voltage is dropping under load, recovering, dropping under load, .... so I agree the battery is the prime suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Poor battery connection to either earth or the starter solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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