My 2000 model S3 cut out like it ran out of fuel, but had 1/4 tank. Engine turns over but won't start. 1/2 hour later starts and runs fine. Auto electrician could find no problems $400 bill for nothing... 3 weeks later and same thing happened again on my way home from work today, waited 1/2 hour then started up and drove home... Anyone got any ideas?
2000 S3 electric problems...
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Have you scanned for faults codes using VCDS? if its an electrical problem then chances are a fault code of some description will be present...
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Only had the car 7 weeks now.... Auto electricians found no problems from OBD. Ordered a VS450 scanner 3 days ago. Is it easy to change out the fuel filter? Both times the car has stopped is with 1/4 tank of fuel so that could be dirty fuel low in the tank... Thanks for responses, will get under car today...
Changing the filter should be easy, but I couldn't do it because the lines were seized. Had it done at a garage last week, should have been £20, but was £75 as needed new line from tank and tank dropped down.
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Dave
Thanks, had a quick look today and found the filter, feel completely stupid as assumed it would be in the tank - my background is totally 2 wheeled! Going to town tomorrow hopefully can find a filter....
