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JakeCopestake
01-01-2012, 02:32 PM
Hi, can anybody help me with my audi a4..

When trying to start theres a fast clicking/knocking from the engine bay. Like the sound of an impact driver. I first thought starter motor but not so sure now.

The battery is fine and all electrics work..

Cheers

Crasher
01-01-2012, 02:44 PM
That sounds like a flat battery failing to engage the stater motor.

JakeCopestake
01-01-2012, 03:20 PM
Turns out it is the battery, must be on it's way out. Thanks for the help :beerchug:

JakeCopestake
02-01-2012, 12:29 PM
Well flat again this morning :( had the battery checked and it's fine so something is draining the current

Crasher
02-01-2012, 01:46 PM
Do you own a multimeter with a 10 amp current range and know how to use it to measure amps?

JakeCopestake
02-01-2012, 02:41 PM
Do you own a multimeter with a 10 amp current range and know how to use it to measure amps?

Just checked and it's pulling 2amps with everything off. Tried pulling all the fuses in the side panel one by one but no luck :(

Crasher
02-01-2012, 03:23 PM
Are there any additional connections to the battery or anything on the car such as an aftermarket radio, hands free kit, tracker-anything like that? What year is it and which engine code?