96 S6 no start - help please

Jul 15, 2005 3 Replies
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Hi folks, I have a no start problem hope you can help with. Turn ignition., engine catches then dies in a couple of seconds. Try again same thing. On



5th or 6th attempt plus foot on gas pedal, engine catches and runs tho as soon as I lift off gas, engine dies. CEL stays lit! Now, I know, should plug in VAG COM and pull codes. I do have the cable but recently was made redundant from job so spending $$ is restricted right now.

Recently replaced Hall Sender, but don't think this is it as engine starts. Reference sender?



Also, couple of times when I turn inginition, lights come up, no engine turn over or start and there's a rattling or buzzing noise. Ignition switch (tho current one is 8 mnths old)?



Thanks for help.



Tony


96 S6

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Fuel Pump has gone is my guess :(

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That wouldn't cause the starter not to turn the motor over. I'm guessing some bad connection between the ignition switch and main engine ground, *somewhere*. Buzzing implies a bad relay, and I get from the initial symptoms ignition issues.

I wish I could help more, Tony.

E.P.

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So, as I mentioned earlier, I have VAG COM cable, so went to Ross Tech website where I find there is a free shareware which allows one to view one fault code. Download, plug in car, clear history and voila, fault code revealed - 00513 RPM sensor.

Stil have intermittent ignition issue, but thats for another day.

Thanks

Tony

96 S6
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