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1998 Audi Quattro Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Neutral safety switch, Wheel.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 3, 2010

1998 Audi Quattro No Power to the solenoid

Electrical problem
1998 Audi Quattro V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 77,000 miles

I replaced the transmission on my 1998 audi a8 Quattro, new neutral safety switch, new starter, If I turn on the key and go to the starter and jump it, FIRES RIGHT UP, but from the key...Nothing..the power wire for the solenoid...Nothing...Maybe a Relay?...Help
Avatar Asked by jeffseybold

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Replied on April 3, 2010

Hi jeffseybold, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Check and test the starting interlock relay-see pic below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_s1_43.jpg




http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_s2_40.jpg

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 3, 2010

I have opened the floor board, What I have in my Schematics are not even close, I just need to know which one?

Tiny Response from jeffseybold
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Replied on April 4, 2010

Its on no.4 see below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_starter_relay_audi_1.gif

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 4, 2010

Sir, On my 1998 Audi A8 Quattro, # 4 and # 5 are Vacated?

Tiny Response from jeffseybold
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Replied on April 5, 2010

My references Mit1 and Alldata gives me the same location for the starting relay both for A8 and A8 Quattro

Also there's no neutral safety switch for both-The starting circuit starts at the ignition switch then thru the starting relay and straight to the starter-after the central locking and alarm system/interior light delay module located left side of luggage compartment near wheelwell grounds the starting relay to complete the starting circuit.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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