2001 Audi A4 won't start

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2001 Audi A4 won't start

Post by YASHA7FOLD »

Just buy the crank/speed sensor. It's not the expensive of a part and I'm sure it will take care of the problem.


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Anybody know where there crank/speed sensor is located on the 2.8 A4? I found a great write up for the 1.8 on a4mods, but apparently the sensors on the 1.8 and 2.8 are in different locations.

I found the top end, under the coolant reservoir, but while following it down, I lost the cable behind the engine.
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If it,s the same as the 2.7t it sits just above the left cv (on the side of the block of course) and is tricky to get to.
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Replaced the crank/speed sensor today, which unfortunately didn't fix the problem. I guess the next thing to try is the cam sensor, right?
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Yep



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Replaced both cam sensors to no avail. Only thing I haven't tried is the fuel pump, although I am pretty sure that's not it. The engine is definitely getting fuel, wet plugs, disconnected the fuel line, etc.
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Also, there is a squeak coming from somewhere around the engine when it cranks. Not sure whats causing that or if it's related, but it might be relevant.
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Have you disconnected the battery for a few hours? If not give it a try.
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Tried it. Would have been a fathers day miracle if it had worked!
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I am now up in the air about this one now. Maybe your immobilizer.
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