engine dies after a few seconds

2002 AUDI A4
60,000 MILES
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YVONNE1
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audi a4, 2002 diesel, engine starts then dies after a few seconds, no warning lights. Battery ok, fuel in, replaced battery in ignition key. Running ok 3 weeks ago, been on holiday, came to start it today. Any advice would be appreciated thank you. No warning lights. Battery fine, fuel - full, and have replaced battery in the ignition key. Any advice will be much appreciated please. Kind regards, Yvonne
Oct 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check fuel pump pressure. Make sure there is no water in the fuel.
Nov 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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YVONNE1
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Just to let you know it was the immobilizer not recognising the key, who knows why.
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM
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