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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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when i turn my key to start my 98 a4, the key gets stuck in the starter position unless i turn it back. if i don't then the clutch makes this terrible sound if you push it in. two questions: 1. can i fix it myself or do i have to send it in? 2. does this really damage the clutch or whatever's making that god awful noise?
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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You are probably doing some damage to your starter and or flywheel.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Sounds exactly like what happened to me in my 98. There was a recall on the same part in the 97 model year and I bet they fixed it part way through 98.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/323801.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/323801.phtml</a></li></ul>
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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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Default Your car is an early 98 right? (manufactured in 1997)

There was a recall on the ignition switch - I need to get mine fixed too, I'm so used to it it doesnt phase me but A valet didnt know, put my car in park and the starter spun and he jumped out of the car, and ran... Didnt wait for a tip or anything.
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