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10th March 2011, 01:44 PM
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FL S8 won't start
I seem to have the same problem Mick had on his pre FL. My 2001 S8 runs (corretion, ran!) fine but on a couple of previous occasions hasn't wanted to start. No difference hot or cold. Engine management light hasn't come on at all driving and immobiliser light goes off with ignition. It turns over but not the slightest sign of life. Car's at home at the moment (relucantly towed about three miles at less than 30mph). AA guy checked and no spark. He mentioned unprompted that he thought the likely cause is the sensor.
I don't mind risking the £100 on a new one if I can fit it myself as it will avoid the cost of getting the car delivered to the garage. I can't find anything on the interent about it and I would appreciate some pointers on fitting. How accessible is it? Is there an easy check I can do with a basic multimeter to confirm it is the culprit? (DIY skills are fairly basic!) I'll be really grateful for hints & tips. Mike 
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10th March 2011, 04:12 PM
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Which sensor do you think it is? The immobilisor?
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. 
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