Ignition Problem

gimmeda8 · 12-10-2004, 09:15 PM

Hi, I have an 87 5000s with the 2.3L engine. For the past couple of months my igniton has had a delay between the time I turn the key and the time it engages.

The time has varied: 1-3 seconds. Now, the ignition will not engage.

So, considering the delay, what would be your first idea as to the problem?

Thanks,

James

urq20v · 12-11-2004, 02:30 AM

Possibly a faulty starter solenoid.Try cleaning the contacts around the starter motor and solenoid.Check for poor wiring too.Could also be a tired ignition switch.Age weakens and tarnishes the contacts.

patricia · 12-21-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by gimmeda8@Dec 10 2004, 06:15 PM
Hi, I have an 87 5000s with the 2.3L engine. For the past couple of months my igniton has had a delay between the time I turn the key and the time it engages.

The time has varied: 1-3 seconds. Now, the ignition will not engage.

So, considering the delay, what would be your first idea as to the problem?

Thanks,

James

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Hi James,

I have a similar problem, would not start when turning the key, no power, lights etc, had they ignition switch etc changed, still same problem, have found if I grab the gear stick, (is auto) push down on it slightly and push it forward the car will start, apparantly its something to do with the gears not engaging (had diff replaced) sometimes I have to put it in neutral and do the same thing, wiggling the gear leaver while turning the key, always starts the car, otherwise, it just seems dead. cheers Trish

ga22 · 12-24-2004, 08:26 AM

A common problem with old Audi 100/5000 is keyswitch
gives you just the trouble you describe - first engage delay - then dead
you have to put in a new switchset

freakz90s · 03-14-2005, 12:20 PM

i have a 94 90s with the same problem and i did what patricia said to do... and it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

only i have a stick if ur having the same problem put the car in 1st gear and push down and wiggle it it will start

freakz90s · 03-22-2005, 02:33 PM

ehhh no ne more :wallbash:

the car starts when it feels like it some times starts up 3 -4 times a day
then. sometimes i JUST DONT START!

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12-10-2004, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
gimmeda8 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	Hi, I have an 87 5000s with the 2.3L engine. For the past couple of months my igniton has had a delay between the time I turn the key and the time it engages. The time has varied: 1-3 seconds. Now, the ignition will not engage. So, considering the delay, what would be your first idea as to the problem? Thanks, James

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12-11-2004, 02:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
urq20v Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29 Gallery: (0)	Possibly a faulty starter solenoid.Try cleaning the contacts around the starter motor and solenoid.Check for poor wiring too.Could also be a tired ignition switch.Age weakens and tarnishes the contacts.

12-24-2004, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
ga22 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6 Gallery: (0)	A common problem with old Audi 100/5000 is keyswitch gives you just the trouble you describe - first engage delay - then dead you have to put in a new switchset

03-14-2005, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
freakz90s Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7 Gallery: (0)	i have a 94 90s with the same problem and i did what patricia said to do... and it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only i have a stick if ur having the same problem put the car in 1st gear and push down and wiggle it it will start

03-22-2005, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
freakz90s Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7 Gallery: (0)	ehhh no ne more :wallbash: the car starts when it feels like it some times starts up 3 -4 times a day then. sometimes i JUST DONT START!

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