Help with starter problems (Audi A4 B5)

Our help in case of malfunctions may not always be so effective that the starter will finally start the engine. But if the Audi has a manual transmission, you can always start it by pushing or towing.

Malfunction	Its reasons	Your help
A. When the ignition key is turned to the start position, the starter the engine starts too slowly or does not start at all	1. The indicator lights are dim or not at all a) the battery is dead c) the wire contacts have become loose or oxidized c) the starter is connected to ground 2. The indicator lights are bright, clicking sounds in the starter area a) the graphite brushes and their connecting contacts have become loose in the starter c) the contacts in the electromagnetic switch are baked c) the starter winding is damaged 3. The control lights are bright, there is no noise a) the electromagnetic switch is stuck, stuck or overheated c) the contact of terminal 50 on the electromagnetic switch is loose c) there is no conductivity in the wire of terminal 50 from the ignition switch to the electromagnetic switch	Start the engine with the jumper cable Check the wire connections Repair the starter Briefly tap the electromagnetic switch. If the starter continues doesn't work, then: check the graphite brushes Replace the electromagnetic switch Repair the starter Have your assistant turn the ignition key to the engine start position and tap the electromagnetic switch with a wrench Check the contact Check the wire with a test lamp
IN. The starter works but does not turn the engine	1. The starting lever is jammed 2. The teeth of the engine gear or flywheel are damaged	Repair the starter Move the car slightly with the gear engaged. Start the engine again. Replace damaged parts at a car repair shop
WITH. Electromagnetic switch in rapid sequence turns on and off, starter does not work	The battery was heavily discharged when the electromagnetic switch was turned on the voltage drops and it switches off again	Charge the battery
D. The starter continues to operate even though the key is released	1. The electromagnetic switch is stuck and does not turn off 2. The ignition/start switch is faulty	Immediately turn off the ignition, or, as a last resort, disconnect the battery. Replace the electromagnetic switch Replace the ignition/start switch
E. The gear does not come out of the grooves after the engine is turned on	1. The return spring of the starting lever does not work or is broken 2. The teeth of the gear and/or engine flywheel are dirty or damaged	Turn off the ignition immediately. Have it repaired at a car repair shop Have damaged parts cleaned or replaced at a car repair shop