Power loss

Alan · 27-05-20, 09:07 PM

Hello all.
Driving yesterday had a sudden loss of power for a milly second the abs light came on then off. This happened 5 or 6 times. Got home parked up then tried to start up nothing happened. Checked battery put jump leads on still nothing. Would the starter cause this as i have short cut power to it and it seems dead. Or could battery be fried?
Thanks.

steveb · 27-05-20, 09:24 PM

What car and year are we talking about ur quattro ?

Alan · 27-05-20, 09:27 PM

1997 cabriolet.

mikes2 · 27-05-20, 09:49 PM

ABS light will come on if you drop below 12v.

When you say nothing happens, does it turn over or is it totally dead ?

If it's not even turning over, I'd suspect a battery or a bad earth.

Even if a battery shows 12v, it can still be goosed and be unable to provide enough juice to turn the starter.

Alan · 27-05-20, 09:58 PM

Totally dead. Will not even take a jump from my van.

Ben · 27-05-20, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

1997 cabriolet.

It could be the ignition switch.

steveb · 28-05-20, 10:41 AM

I would be checking the battery first

BackintheFold · 28-05-20, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

It could be the ignition switch.

that.s my first thought too-especially if you hang a heavy set of keys off of the ignition key

Alan · 28-05-20, 01:07 PM

Thanks.
I wouldn't have thought to have a look at the ignition switch.

Alan · 29-05-20, 04:54 PM

Back again.
Have put on new battery, cleaned earth on battery lead,checked ignition.
The lights, wipers etc are working until turnover position.
The abs unit is clicking when the key is turned don't know if this is normal.
I'm leaning towards starter now,but would that lead to power loss when driving?

Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks.

27-05-20, 09:24 PM	#2
steveb Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 1,155	What car and year are we talking about ur quattro ? __________________ [FONT] '76 Leyland Princess 2200 HLS '79 Scirocco storm '84 WR '89 coupe quattro '01 A2 1.4 TDI SE '14 A3 1.4 TFSI COD [/color][/size][/font]

27-05-20, 09:49 PM	#4
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	ABS light will come on if you drop below 12v. When you say nothing happens, does it turn over or is it totally dead ? If it's not even turning over, I'd suspect a battery or a bad earth. Even if a battery shows 12v, it can still be goosed and be unable to provide enough juice to turn the starter. __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

28-05-20, 10:41 AM	#7
steveb Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 1,155	I would be checking the battery first __________________ [FONT] '76 Leyland Princess 2200 HLS '79 Scirocco storm '84 WR '89 coupe quattro '01 A2 1.4 TDI SE '14 A3 1.4 TFSI COD [/color][/size][/font]

27-05-20, 09:27 PM	#3
Alan Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 86	1997 cabriolet.

27-05-20, 09:58 PM	#5
Alan Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 86	Totally dead. Will not even take a jump from my van.

28-05-20, 01:07 PM	#9
Alan Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 86	Thanks. I wouldn't have thought to have a look at the ignition switch.

29-05-20, 04:54 PM	#10
Alan Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 86	Back again. Have put on new battery, cleaned earth on battery lead,checked ignition. The lights, wipers etc are working until turnover position. The abs unit is clicking when the key is turned don't know if this is normal. I'm leaning towards starter now,but would that lead to power loss when driving? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks.