Why Wont it Start :(

[Spoon]

hi hope some one can help as i am at a bit of a loss

went to start my 1998 Audi A3 1.6 last night
and as i turned the key i got all the dash lights up but then i went to start it i could here what i belive to be the fuel pump but what was it my starter motor did not turn

i have tryed with a spare key and also made sure there is plenty of power in the battery.
also ran a full VAG-COM scan on the car and has come back with no problems at all

is there anything eles i can try befor i take the plunge and take it to Audi

 

[Jampublic]

Do you have fuel!

 

[Spoon]

yer mate vag com recons about 38 Ltrs btu at least 1/2 a tank
just like there is something stopping the starter motor from turning but is is not the battery and i ahve been informed by the RAC brakedown bloke that the starter motor is fine

 

[steebo888]

immobiliser?

 

[danotto]

either the immobiliser or starter motor solenoid which is built into the starter motor,if this is the case its you will need a new starter motor.

 

[rodenal]

Yeah try bump starting the car, if it goes then you'll need a new starter motor.

You could also try putting it in gear and rockign it back and forward to unjam the solenoid(if thats what it is)

 

[danotto]

see great minds think alike,silver car owners are very clever,lol

 

[dan_a3]

I have been informed by the RAC brakedown bloke that the starter motor is fine

How does he know that??

 

[Spoon]

thanks you lot found out it was the starter motor as i first thought dont know what the RAC bloke was on about really but it was dark and i was late for work

car sat looking very unhappy just got to wait for a new starter motor in the morning

 

[danotto]

see we are always right,lol.glad you got it sorted mate

 

[jojo]

That's why I'm with the AA, fourth emergency service!. lol

 

[Spoon]

good point jojo think i know who i will be renewing with next year