Hi all. I have 1998 Audi A4 2.4 V6 .Great car when it's going.Yesterday started fine ,moved it 10 feet ,washed it went to move back, will not start. engine is turning over fine plenty of power in battery, tries to fire but just won't start.
Can you help please?

 

As silly as it sounds cant say how many times i have seen this happen but have gas in the car?

If it is cranking and not starting you are usually missing 1 of 3 things. Fuel air spark

 

now dont take this the wrong way but, i hope its outta gas, Kinda funny xD
Otherwise check your starter and spark plugs, like 4ring said
Fire triangle needs
1Fuel
2Air
3Ignition
I'd check all three of these i.e. intake manifold
sparkplugs and wires,
and fuel pump and or/ fuel levels :P
Good luck!
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Also, Are there any CEL
or dash lights flashing or sticking?

 

Found problem $400 later. The engine was flooded, I know most of you will say leave it a few minutes and try again , this was done over two days with no luck.
The Mobile mechanic removed plugs squirted oil into cylinders replaced plugs ,started first time under clouds of smoke.Result is DO NOT START YOUR CAR FOR A VERY SHORT TIME,give it time to warm up.

 

Yeah this is the reason i always do my own work.. never know what these other people do remember they dont really care if something gets messed up then you just go back to them. Anyway you should grab a bentley manual..

No CEL ever came on?

 

Mine has done all most the same thing I get home park the go out in the morning car cranks and cranks but wont start. How do you check for spark on these cars and how do I check if the fuel pump is working. I'm new to the Audi world so i learning everyday. its a a4 2.8 quattro 1997. help

 

Try & do a clear flood. Hold accelerator pedal down to the floor while cranking the engine over. If it is flooded this should get it started without pulling plugs.

 

i have a similar problem on my audi A4 2004 2L. sometimes it startes very well, especialluy if it has been left with a non-running engine for a lont time. e.g it normally starts ok in the mornings with no problems, but as soon as i drive it for a couple of Kilometers and switch the engine off. i will battle to start it again...even with a push start it doesn't. for it to start its either i leave it for a while or get it to be towed to to push start it..anyone with help, please send me an email on tshepiso.tlokolo@mtn.blackberry.com

 

To poster above... what happens when you try to start it again? Cranks forecer but no start more details please.. diagnosing is hard enough online.

 

The car would crank, but not kick in @ all. All error message on the car has been cleared, and other parts replaced like the engine coolant temperature sensor.