My A3 doesn't like me

[deeman88]

Seeing as today wasnt too windy or too cold, I decided to attempt cleaning my starter motor to stop that stupid strangled duck noise these VAG cars are well known for. I disconnect the battery and continue working as planned. I bolt the starter back on and hook ip the battery only to be greeted by the familiar dead car syndrome like last time.
Battery is fully charged and is

 

[deeman88]

Battery is fully charged, checked with a voltmeter, it's less than 6months, all other electricals in the car work (radio, lights, interior lights etc) fuel pump primes like normal also, it's just not responding to turning the key!

 

[S3featesV9]

Then you've probably not refitted the starter correctly. As I'd say it isn't engaging. Maybe you've fu**ed it during 'cleaning' it?

 

[deeman88]

Lol... Noo I so did not, there is no sign of life anywhere in the car, same as the last time I disconnected my battery! It clearly doesn't like being disconnected!

 

[Customboy]

Just pop down to a breaker and try and get a new one mate or failing that call the AA or Rac out and let them run a diagnostic, are u sure there are no breaks or corrosion in any of the wires or terminals ?

 

[s3dave]

Do you mean no ign lights or anything? check the main fuse strips on the battery, and the cars earth goes direct to the starter so may need nipping up

 

[deeman88]

I checked and wiped the terminals yesterday anyway just to make sure. All the interior lights are working, dash is lighting up fine, I will go and try it again in a short while, good thing I had no plans this weekend apart from the BHF meet in Tonbridge and I'm taking the Renault so happy days

 

[LoopTrooper]

Try jump starting it? Hit it with a hammer while someone turns the key, see if its just a sticky motor.

 

[deeman88]

Olryt, will try the jump start a bit later on and the hammer persuasion technique!

 

[LoopTrooper]

Hammer persuasion is always good. There aren't many things that can't be fixed with a hammer.