'98 A6 2.8 won't start- mechanics are at a loss...

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

Hi all,

Got this request from a friend of mine who works as a mechanic at a VW/Audi
dealership. It's got all of them and the Dutch importer stumped, it would
be great if anyone on this list could help-

Subject: '98 A6 2.8 FWD automatic, 60k km

Car stopped running a couple of weeks ago, just died on the highway. It's
been in the 'shop since.

All systems check out, no fault codes. Fuel and spark verified, timing belt
OK and not jumped a tooth. When you start it, it turns very quickly as if
there's no compression (which is OK when tested, BTW). Not even an attempt
to start, nothing.

My first impression: plugged exhaust/cat. Any other suggestions?

TIA for your help!

Tom

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 Tom Nas                                          Zeist, The Netherlands
 tnas@euronet.nl
 1987 Audi 90q 2.3E, Tizianrot metallic, 169,000km

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