Engine not starting

[Fat Audi 80]

Hi Andy,

If it was me I would change the ignition switch just to rule that out. I don't think they are expensive and not hard to fit. Never done it myself mind!

Cheers,

Steve.

[GT500]

try a starter relay, you should be able to swap one from say fog lights, i think they are the same.

[Sonic]

Cheers Steve and GT500

Will get a new ignition switch and give it a go.

Is the starter relay under the dash on the drivers side?

Andy

[GT500]

NO, under the bonnet with the fuses, I would tell you the position, only mines in french,,

[Nuvo]

Just to be contraversial, I don't think there is a relay for this. To clarify, not in the main fues box anyway. Isn't it integral to the motor itself (solenoid)?

Relay position #8 has pin 36 and 38 jumpered in this position, these go to the starter via the ign. switch.

[Sonic]

If you put a wire between 2 of the immobiliser cables to cut out part of the cobra system it will turn over every time, but not start.

Does this prove that the immobiliser is to blame?

[GT500]

If you put a wire between 2 of the immobiliser cables to cut out part of the cobra system it will turn over every time, but not start.

Does this prove that the immobiliser is to blame?

Looking more like it!

[s20ale]

I would say it was the cobra immob that is cutting the ignition, as you now have the engine turning over.