Ignition problems
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Ignition problems
Hi All,
I'm a newbie
I have an Audi A4 Avant 1.8t 110kw 150cv and i have an ignition problem.
When I try to turn the car, the engine start it, but after switch off itself.
The cause Could be a relay?
Where is the location of relays box?
What do you suggest me? Can you help me?
Thanks
I'm a newbie
I have an Audi A4 Avant 1.8t 110kw 150cv and i have an ignition problem.
When I try to turn the car, the engine start it, but after switch off itself.
The cause Could be a relay?
Where is the location of relays box?
What do you suggest me? Can you help me?
Thanks
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,138
Likes: 4
From: Redmond WA
Hi All,
I'm a newbie
I have an Audi A4 Avant 1.8t 110kw 150cv and i have an ignition problem.
When I try to turn the car, the engine start it, but after switch off itself.
The cause Could be a relay?
Where is the location of relays box?
What do you suggest me? Can you help me?
Thanks
I'm a newbie
I have an Audi A4 Avant 1.8t 110kw 150cv and i have an ignition problem.
When I try to turn the car, the engine start it, but after switch off itself.
The cause Could be a relay?
Where is the location of relays box?
What do you suggest me? Can you help me?
Thanks
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,138
Likes: 4
From: Redmond WA
US cars didn't have that until 2001 and it a picture of the key in the cluster, it lights up and when the correct key is inserted it allows you to start the car.
This is not a US car so I don't know if it's the same, but typically the immobilizer will let the car start and then cut power after 5 seconds if the key is bad. Check your owners manual to see if there is supposed to be a light in the cluster when the key is inserted.
Could also be your ignition switch, they were recalled many times.
Not sure what relay you are talking about.
This is not a US car so I don't know if it's the same, but typically the immobilizer will let the car start and then cut power after 5 seconds if the key is bad. Check your owners manual to see if there is supposed to be a light in the cluster when the key is inserted.
Could also be your ignition switch, they were recalled many times.
Not sure what relay you are talking about.
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
US cars didn't have that until 2001 and it a picture of the key in the cluster, it lights up and when the correct key is inserted it allows you to start the car.
This is not a US car so I don't know if it's the same, but typically the immobilizer will let the car start and then cut power after 5 seconds if the key is bad. Check your owners manual to see if there is supposed to be a light in the cluster when the key is inserted.
Could also be your ignition switch, they were recalled many times.
Not sure what relay you are talking about.
This is not a US car so I don't know if it's the same, but typically the immobilizer will let the car start and then cut power after 5 seconds if the key is bad. Check your owners manual to see if there is supposed to be a light in the cluster when the key is inserted.
Could also be your ignition switch, they were recalled many times.
Not sure what relay you are talking about.
It is an italian car.
Today i noticed a thing. Sometime when I insert the key, the picture of a car with a key, blink and the car doesn't switch on.
If i try to switch on the car more times, it can switch on correctly without problems (the picture doesn't blink). the problem is random.
I have 3 keys.
1- Audi key, with a button. I don't know what it is used because this button doesn't open the car.
2- Audi key, without buttons.
3- Audi key, with picture of a wrench
The problem persist with all keys
Which is the difference between these keys?
The problem could be the key, or something else?
Thanks
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,138
Likes: 4
From: Redmond WA
The one with the wrench is the valet key. It shouldn't open the trunk or glove box. It's for parking attendants and such so they can't get to your stuff .
The other two are regular Audi keys. There is an RFID chip inside all the keys (it is only on one side of the key), the signal is picked up by a receiver in a "ring" around the ignition lock.
If the car won't start turn it over 180 as the RFID chip is sometimes closer to the ring.Or the reception of the ring may be better one way than another.
Could be your keys or the ring is not picking up the RFID signal. Would be unusual for all three keys to be bad. However if the lock is worn I could see a situation where the key is not close enough to the receiver ring.
In the US you can order spare keys by VIN #, the Audi dealer has to enable the new key to your car.
These systems weren't implemented until 2000/2001 in the US (my 96 A4 had a standard key) so your car may be different.
I had a similar situation with our Toyota it would work only with the key in one way.
The other two are regular Audi keys. There is an RFID chip inside all the keys (it is only on one side of the key), the signal is picked up by a receiver in a "ring" around the ignition lock.
If the car won't start turn it over 180 as the RFID chip is sometimes closer to the ring.Or the reception of the ring may be better one way than another.
Could be your keys or the ring is not picking up the RFID signal. Would be unusual for all three keys to be bad. However if the lock is worn I could see a situation where the key is not close enough to the receiver ring.
In the US you can order spare keys by VIN #, the Audi dealer has to enable the new key to your car.
These systems weren't implemented until 2000/2001 in the US (my 96 A4 had a standard key) so your car may be different.
I had a similar situation with our Toyota it would work only with the key in one way.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,138
Likes: 4
From: Redmond WA
I am pretty sure there is an LED light when you push the button to illuminate the lock. That was the way it was on my 96 A4 (built in June 95). If the light is not working probably either the bulb or battery needs replacing.