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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Default 98 A4 2.8qm won't start...

Basically doing exactly what it does when you try to start it without having the clutch depressed, no noise or anything, but all sorts of pretty lights on the dash (same as normal). The car was running perfectly last night and now like 8 hours later I get nothing when I try to start it.

Shops are closed for at least a couple days, so anybody know what it might be?

Oh yeah, already checked all of the fuses and VAG-COM for codes. Both were fine. Battery is fine and charged, all the electronics seem to be working.
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Default RE: 98 A4 2.8qm won't start...

Starter relay might've crapped out, or maybe the fuel pump relay (or the pump itself).
 
Old May 25, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Turns out it's the clutch pedal sensor... With the car in neutral, turn the key from ON to START and hold there while slowly pressing and depressing the clutch pedal until it hits the right spot and starts like normal. It may take a few tries, and I definitely don't plan on going anywhere because it obviously is not reliable.

Thanks for the help though

Anybody know if the clutch sensor is easy to replace?
 
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