Another thing that points to it not being the battery. It doesnt even start with a jump now when hot. Been trying for the last fifteen minutes. Just spinning over, 154 rpm, no start. Interestingly the code reader said it was 77 degrees and the gauge said more like 87 degrees.
I'd be tempted to change the coolant temperature sensor as I know it can cause all sorts of problems ewith these engines. I've actually got one because i got it for the A6 and never fitted it. Its just that its in such a stupid stupid stupid place. Id have to depressurise and drain the AC system, take the front of the car off and remove all the drive belts etc and apparently the AC compressor doesnt have a clutch so it must be refilled before starting the engine. Seriously, who thought that it was a good idea to put a sensor in sucha ridiculous place? particularly one which is known to fail a lot.
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