1996 Audi A4

1996 AUDI A4
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MARKAUDI
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Electrical problem
1996 Audi A4 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual
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hi i have a ittermitant fault the car cuts out when idleing somtimes but jerks like it wants to cutout when driving i had a mercanic out 3times first he said it was crank sensor so i replaced it then he said it was idle control valve so i replaced it. he has cost me a fortume and still no luck if theres any one who knows i would be greatfull the guy i brought it of said it was possible ecu.i hope not because i dont think that would be cheap .thanks mark
Aug 12, 2008 at 9:20 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Mark,

Did the Check engine light show?

Your description of the fault is more likely to be the spark plugs, cables or ignition coil.
Aug 14, 2008 at 2:12 AM
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