31satara
21-01-2008, 09:15 PM
My brothers A4 needs some help this time! 1997 A4 avant Tdi AFN (not a/c)
Phone call along the lines of: wipers and indicators not working, some electrics ok. Driving home (10 miles) funny rattling noise from engine but pulled fine. Stopped outside house, just started to turn key to switch off and rattling stopped - engine running fine. Turned off, tried starting but just got a whirring sound..............
I'm thinking a faulty ignition barrel or switch. I suspect the former is more likely - and I assume these will be expensive requiring a new key also? Any ideas?
My idea is that the starter motor was trying to start whilst the engine was running (due to play in the barrel not disconnecting properly) and therefore caused the rattling noise with the solenoid trying to engage it. Thus eventually causing something to break inside. The whirring noise is the starter turning but not being engaged with the engine. If tried with the headlights on they go dim.
Is this a likely scenario, or does anyone have something better for me? Thanks.
Phone call along the lines of: wipers and indicators not working, some electrics ok. Driving home (10 miles) funny rattling noise from engine but pulled fine. Stopped outside house, just started to turn key to switch off and rattling stopped - engine running fine. Turned off, tried starting but just got a whirring sound..............
I'm thinking a faulty ignition barrel or switch. I suspect the former is more likely - and I assume these will be expensive requiring a new key also? Any ideas?
My idea is that the starter motor was trying to start whilst the engine was running (due to play in the barrel not disconnecting properly) and therefore caused the rattling noise with the solenoid trying to engage it. Thus eventually causing something to break inside. The whirring noise is the starter turning but not being engaged with the engine. If tried with the headlights on they go dim.
Is this a likely scenario, or does anyone have something better for me? Thanks.