If it's the Hall sender on the dizzy (common culprit?), fuel will get shut down as soon as sparking stops. A good test might be to check for spark while cranking when it won't run, if you can manage that. (Pick up in-line spark tester for $10 at FLAPS) -- Huw Powell http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi http://www.humanthoughts.org/