Engine quits w/o warning on freeway? Help? Any experience or guesses?
'99 A4 1.8t Q Avant ~73,000 miles. Wife driving on freeway in the middle of a long trip, recent gas fill up w/in 50 miles. From what she described, it sounds like the engine totally cutoff without any warning. Accessories and such stayed on. She did not notice any noises. She noticed the oil light. The steering got heavier as she slowed. Oil looks o.k. on dipstick. I tried to start the car, and the starter motor just spins, the solonoid does not engage -- coincidental problems or is there a common thread such as some sort of faulty ignition module? Any guesses or experience would be greatly appreciated. jw
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