Alright guys and gals, I have searched and tried many different things for my car, and nothing has worked yet... I have a 1999.5 A4 1.8t Quattro w/ tip and when I go to start the car it seems like it doesn't want to start right away and then starts. When I turn the key the engine wont turn over for about 3-5 seconds. I have changed the battery and checked the alternator and still don't know what's wrong with it... Any help would be appreciated!

 

Get your starter tested

 

Would Autozone do that?

 

Think so...check connections 2

 

Ok... I have checked battery terminal connections and cleaned them so I know it is not that... And if anyone has any other ideas on what it could be feel free to chime in!

 

Oh, I am not throwing any codes either...

 

Alright, so it won't start cranking for 3-5 seconds or the engine will not begin to run after 3-5 seconds? If it won't run after 3-5 seconds of cranking, when was the last time you checked tune up items like plugs and filter. Could be a fueling problem?

 

have u change spark plugs, oil, oil filter, fuel filter,? ...

 

The car starts up everytime... it just takes 3-5 seconds of the engine (I guess) cranking to start... I have changed plugs and oil... I will try filters then... thanks everyone!

 

Did you properly gap the plugs?