Start problems
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Racer
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From: san diego california
Start problems
I seem to still have the intermittent starting issue. Thinking of the neutral safety switch but not sure of the location...I have an A4. Last night it did not start first try, but fired right up the next try and also did so this morning. I have replaced the theft deterrent relay, but I am thinking either: battery cables (but doubt it, they are clean and have been tightened), neutral switch, or ignition tumblers (which will end up being a stealer fix, don't think I want to tackle that). Would anyone happen to know the NSS location? Thanks again!
After that I have to tackle the new weird whistling/chirping noise...have to check the belts and tensioners....neverending!!!
After that I have to tackle the new weird whistling/chirping noise...have to check the belts and tensioners....neverending!!!
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I seem to still have the intermittent starting issue. Thinking of the neutral safety switch but not sure of the location...I have an A4. Last night it did not start first try, but fired right up the next try and also did so this morning. I have replaced the theft deterrent relay, but I am thinking either: battery cables (but doubt it, they are clean and have been tightened), neutral switch, or ignition tumblers (which will end up being a stealer fix, don't think I want to tackle that). Would anyone happen to know the NSS location? Thanks again!
After that I have to tackle the new weird whistling/chirping noise...have to check the belts and tensioners....neverending!!!
After that I have to tackle the new weird whistling/chirping noise...have to check the belts and tensioners....neverending!!!
If you have a second key for the car - does the car start consistently with the second key?
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: san diego california
You might want to check the VATS chip on your key. Is there any lint or foreign matter that would keep the BCM from reading the chip? The BCM is programmed for a specific resistance value. The BCM measures the voltage drop across the key pellet. If it is within +/-10%, then the car will start.
If you have a second key for the car - does the car start consistently with the second key?
If you have a second key for the car - does the car start consistently with the second key?
