DIY Starter

Remman

4/24/2008 10:43:53 AM

I have an '04 a4 1.8T. When trying to start it, it was clicking loudly. We jumped it and it started fine. I am hoping it was a one time thing with the battery and there wasn't enough juice for the starter and now everything is okay. But I also read it may be a sign of the starter going bad.

Is it easy to replace? Are there any DIY instructions anywhere? I looked, but with no luck.

captain

4/24/2008 11:12:50 AM

Starter is probably ok. Sounds like low battery or dirty/loose connection of the battery cables. Clean them. Your battery may just be shot.

Remman

4/24/2008 11:16:38 AM

I think it is the original battery. The connections are clean. It has 80k on it. Is there any special battery needed for Audi's?

audi4clint

4/24/2008 11:23:51 AM

I would definitely check the battery first, but if it is the starter these instructions might help. Good luck.
Audi > B6 Platform > 2002 - 2005
Electrical Equipment
27 - Starter
Starter - 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or 5 - 50 Nm equivalent)

VAG 1332 Torque wrench (or 40 - 200 Nm equivalent)

Starter - 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine, removing and installing Page 1 of 3

Removing

Disconnect battery Battery in engine compartment, disconnecting and reconnecting .

Lift vehicle.

Release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.

Remove nut at starter solenoid terminal B+ - 2 - and remove connector eyelet from

terminal.

Disconnect electrical connection for terminal 50 - 1 - .

Remove insulator from positive connection on starter where applicable.

Remove harness clamp - 4 - .