Starters: Other Audi A4 B5 facelift

STARTER DOES NOT CRANK ENGINE

Note. On A/T vehicles, also check park/neutral switch.

A4 & A6

1. Ensure battery is fully charged, engine-to-body ground strap is connected, and all cable connections are clean and tight. With ignition switch in crank position, check voltage at starter solenoid wire terminal. If reading is 8 volts or greater, go to step 3 . If reading is less than 8 volts, go to next step.
2. Check voltage at Red/Black wire terminal of ignition switch. If reading is at least 8 volts, repair circuit between ignition switch and starter solenoid. If reading is less than 8 volts, replace ignition switch.
3. With ignition switch in start position, check voltage at bottom (armature) terminal of starter solenoid. If reading is at least 8 volts, repair or replace starter. If reading is less than 8 volts, replace starter solenoid.

Ensure battery is fully charged. Ensure all cable connections are clean and tight. Ensure ground strap, located between transmission and body, is clean and tight. Ensure engine crankcase is filled with oil of recommended viscosity. If starter still turns slowly, repair or replace starter.