2005 Audi A4 Audi won't start, keyless entry not unlocking

2005 AUDI A4
32,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUDIA405
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My audi won't start. Had a rough start up right before it went out and revved the engine and got it to start. Now it won't turn over, makes a clicking sound. Also the keyless entry seems to be failing and it takes a couple times to get it to unlock the doors. Is it the starter?
Aug 15, 2009 at 12:29 PM
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STEVEW84
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Sounds like you maybe killed the battery trying to get it started. Did you?
Aug 15, 2009 at 9:28 PM
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AUDIA405
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yep triple a came out and the battery had a dead cell. replaced it! I was worried it was something worse because I always thought if you had a dead battery nothing would light up, turns out the battery just had a dead cell therefore was able to power up enought to turn lights on but not start. Phew dodged a bullet thougth it was the starter!
Aug 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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STEVEW84
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So, everything is ok then?
Aug 16, 2009 at 4:44 PM
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AUDIA405
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yep all good. AAA replaced the battery and I'm good to go :) Thanks!
Aug 17, 2009 at 2:57 PM