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Will not fire

Tiny
V R BENNETT
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  • 2001 AUDI A8
  • 1.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
New alternator fitted ran perfect 20 miles then whilst driving radio miss tuned all lights on dash when stopped wont fire. New battery, plugs cleaned, smelt of petrol, fuses checked.
Monday, August 19th, 2019 AT 2:45 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

I need to confirm that this is for an A8. They didn't come with a V6. Is this a 4.2L V8?

Here is a link that discusses the most common causes of a crank no start. Since you smell fuel, there is a good chance you lost spark. So, here is the link I mentioned as well as one that explains how to check for spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, August 19th, 2019 AT 8:19 PM

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