richardbe
Member
Hello All,
We’re having a starting problem with our A2.
Wife drove it home from work yesterday, 20-30 minute journey, pulled into our road and car stalled.
It wouldn’t restart and there was a bit of smoke from under the bonnet. Coolant & oil levels fine.
When turning key in ignition all dash lights come on then go off except EPC light now stays on.
We jump started it from another car, ran fine for an hour (no EPC light), battery was charging so assuming this means alternator not faulty.
Battery reading is with car turned off 12.4v
Battery reading with engine running is 13-14v
Turned car off after an hour running (left it running to ensure battery was fully charged). Car wouldn’t restart.
Electrics all work ok, eg stereo runs fine, locks work, windows up/down ok
Car won’t start at all. Turn key and really slow crank for a few seconds then won't crank.
Replaced battery with brand new one, no difference.
I've done a video of trying to start:
Does it sound like the starter motor needs replacing? I can’t think what else it might be.
All help appreciated!
We’re having a starting problem with our A2.
Wife drove it home from work yesterday, 20-30 minute journey, pulled into our road and car stalled.
It wouldn’t restart and there was a bit of smoke from under the bonnet. Coolant & oil levels fine.
When turning key in ignition all dash lights come on then go off except EPC light now stays on.
We jump started it from another car, ran fine for an hour (no EPC light), battery was charging so assuming this means alternator not faulty.
Battery reading is with car turned off 12.4v
Battery reading with engine running is 13-14v
Turned car off after an hour running (left it running to ensure battery was fully charged). Car wouldn’t restart.
Electrics all work ok, eg stereo runs fine, locks work, windows up/down ok
Car won’t start at all. Turn key and really slow crank for a few seconds then won't crank.
Replaced battery with brand new one, no difference.
I've done a video of trying to start:
Does it sound like the starter motor needs replacing? I can’t think what else it might be.
All help appreciated!