Looking for shop referral or VAGCOM in Cortland NY (south of Syracuse)

[Eric Huppert]

Nephew's car (96 or 97 A4 1.8) is 4 hours away at college and won't start.
Cranks, no fire. Brake light is flashing/beeping which happened in
conjunction with the no start condition. Was sent a video clip, car sounds
like its cranking normally, not fast, slow, etc. 

 

My brother in-law contacted the school and they recommended several shops.
Looking for a VAG shop that would have a clue! 

 

Better than that would be a lister with VAGCOM that's local and would be
wiling to take a look!

 

I did suggest disconnecting the battery for a bit to reset electronics. 

 

Thanks, Eric