Re: Audi A6 2000 engine won'e start!

You didn't do anything wrong. There is an error in some component that 
the CEL (check engine light) is indicating. You need an OBD2 interface 
and computer of device to pull the actual code of the failure to know 
where to start.

Its not clear from your description if the engine is turning over but 
the engine is failing to start or if the engine is not even turning 
over. If the latter, you may just have a battery failure due to an 
internal short and it may start after a few hours or the next day. If 
the latter, it will happen again and again ... until you get a new 
battery. Dealer might cover it.

The problem, minor or major, should be covered by the dealer warranty. 
You should call them to see if they will pay towing also. If it is a 
quattro DO NOT allow it to be towed like a regular car. It must be 
loaded on a flat bed trailer to transport. Towing on a dolly can be 
extremely expensive and probably ruin the car.

One thing that you might try is to disconnect the battery for a minute 
to reset the system. Do no t do this unless you know for sure that you 
have the radio reset code in the owners manual. It is unique to each 
individual radio and car.

methead@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
> Bought a 2000 Audi A6 two days ago, with 70,000 miles on it. The car
> was running great till a few hours back when I parked it and got out
> of the car. I saw a parking spot closer to my apartment so decided to
> go back and park the car there. To my astonishment, the car completely
> refused to start!! It was working fine 5 minutes ago, and now its not
> starting at all. The engine is not even trying to start. There is a
> yellow check light on the display with something which looks like a
> engine with a slash across it. I have no clue what to do. I have 3
> month dealer warranty, would the repair cost be covered by it or would
> this be something major?
>
> Are there any buttons/switches in the inside which I could have
> pressed to stop the engine from starting??
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>