A6 Won't Start
 

Hi,

I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but sounds
like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have experience with
this?

Thanks in advance,
MZ

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Re: A6 Won't Start
 

If you keep it in good repair, it's probably just flooded. Crank with
accelerator full down until cleared. If you haven't done any main other
than oil change, it could be a number of items including timing chain.
"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

If you keep it in good repair, it's probably just flooded. Crank with
accelerator full down until cleared. If you haven't done any main other
than oil change, it could be a number of items including timing chain.
"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

If you keep it in good repair, it's probably just flooded. Crank with
accelerator full down until cleared. If you haven't done any main other
than oil change, it could be a number of items including timing chain.
"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

The message <mWhCf.2058$VV4.55744@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>
from "MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> contains these words:

> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but sounds
> like engine isn't turning over and won't start.

If it sounds like it's turning over very freely and without all the
usual noises, check the cam belt.

If it's not even doing that then it sounds like the starter's not
engaging - try giving it a whack with the handle of a screwdriver.

--
Skipweasel
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

The message <mWhCf.2058$VV4.55744@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>
from "MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> contains these words:

> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but sounds
> like engine isn't turning over and won't start.

If it sounds like it's turning over very freely and without all the
usual noises, check the cam belt.

If it's not even doing that then it sounds like the starter's not
engaging - try giving it a whack with the handle of a screwdriver.

--
Skipweasel
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

The message <mWhCf.2058$VV4.55744@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca>
from "MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> contains these words:

> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but sounds
> like engine isn't turning over and won't start.

If it sounds like it's turning over very freely and without all the
usual noises, check the cam belt.

If it's not even doing that then it sounds like the starter's not
engaging - try giving it a whack with the handle of a screwdriver.

--
Skipweasel
Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

Did you recently start the car and then shut it off shortly there after?
(Like starting it to move it from point A to point B in your driveway).

"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

Did you recently start the car and then shut it off shortly there after?
(Like starting it to move it from point A to point B in your driveway).

"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
news:mWhCf.2058$VV4.55744@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>

Re: A6 Won't Start
 

Did you recently start the car and then shut it off shortly there after?
(Like starting it to move it from point A to point B in your driveway).

"MZ" <martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com> wrote in message
news:mWhCf.2058$VV4.55744@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> Hi,
>
> I have a '99 A6 2.8 with 80k on it, good battery, starter cranks but
> sounds like engine isn't turning over and won't start. Anyone have
> experience with this?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> MZ
>
> Please reply to martinzed@NOSPAMgmail.com
>
>