Starter Problems??
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Starter Problems??
I've recently run into the problem of not being able to start my 09 A6. The fob is recognized and when I press the start button, I hear a single click(sounds like its coming from the starter) but no start. The dash will then light up as if the car has been started but I can't even get it to try to turn over. I tried a new battery and still am having the same result. Im thinking its time to pull the starter and possible replace it or even the solenoid. I hear that I may need to remove the passenger side catalytic converter to do this. Is this all I will need to do?
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I've recently run into the problem of not being able to start my 09 A6. The fob is recognized and when I press the start button, I hear a single click(sounds like its coming from the starter) but no start. The dash will then light up as if the car has been started but I can't even get it to try to turn over. I tried a new battery and still am having the same result. Im thinking its time to pull the starter and possible replace it or even the solenoid. I hear that I may need to remove the passenger side catalytic converter to do this. Is this all I will need to do?
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Just got the starter off and found the problem. Solenoid boot was completely broken off. I was also able to get the starter out without having to remove or loosen the passenger side cats. Hopefully it’s just as easy to get the new starter back in. I’ll update when done
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Just got the starter off and found the problem. Solenoid boot was completely broken off. I was also able to get the starter out without having to remove or loosen the passenger side cats. Hopefully it’s just as easy to get the new starter back in. I’ll update when done
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