B5 Models Please discuss all 1996 - 2001 B5 A4 topics here...

97 A4 won't start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-19-2012, 02:34 PM
Ineedhelp's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dalton, NH
Posts: 10
Question 97 A4 won't start

I have a 97 a4 v6 quattro 5spd that won't start. I bought this car three weeks ago and it ran fine but needed a tranny. I put a tranny in it and clutch but now the car won't start. It turns over but there's no spark or fuel.
 
  #2  
Old 03-19-2012, 02:57 PM
cincyTT's Avatar
I'm make believe
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In my head
Posts: 17,587
Default

Scan for codes. You could be dumb like me and pinched one of the crank sensors between the motor and tranny. There are 2 and it took me forever to notice. They are above the drivers side axle and connect behind the coolant res. Does just as you describe
 
  #3  
Old 03-19-2012, 05:43 PM
Ineedhelp's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dalton, NH
Posts: 10
Default

I can't check the codes because I don't have a way to use VAG-com. I can check the wires on Saturday, but until then can I get more ideas?
 
  #4  
Old 03-19-2012, 06:52 PM
jonnytrack's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 22
Default

I would say crank sensor also.
 
  #5  
Old 03-19-2012, 11:12 PM
DavidP (OH)'s Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 13
Default

Where are you located?
 
  #6  
Old 03-20-2012, 07:56 PM
jonnytrack's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 22
Default

thought u were asking where I was
 

Last edited by jonnytrack; 03-20-2012 at 07:57 PM. Reason: ...
  #7  
Old 03-21-2012, 04:48 PM
Ineedhelp's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dalton, NH
Posts: 10
Default

I'm located in northern NH. Where is the crank sensor located and where does it plug into because I didn't pull the tranny?
 
  #8  
Old 03-21-2012, 05:50 PM
cincyTT's Avatar
I'm make believe
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In my head
Posts: 17,587
Default

Wow...

Originally Posted by cincyTT
Scan for codes. You could be dumb like me and pinched one of the crank sensors between the motor and tranny. There are 2 and it took me forever to notice. They are above the drivers side axle and connect behind the coolant res. Does just as you describe
 
  #9  
Old 03-22-2012, 03:29 PM
Ineedhelp's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dalton, NH
Posts: 10
Default

Lol sorry about that. I'll check them on Saturday, let's hope it works
 
  #10  
Old 03-24-2012, 11:37 PM
Ineedhelp's Avatar
1st Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dalton, NH
Posts: 10
Default

So I got the car running today. It turned out to be the ICM wires got caught between the tranny and motor, they were crushed and grounded out. We sliced them back together and it started up just fine.
 


Quick Reply: 97 A4 won't start



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:44 PM.