Audi A4 Shuts off while driving

Asked by Jonah_Warner26 Mar 09, 2017 at 10:34 AM about the 2003 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I was driving the other day and my car lost
complete power. Power steering went out dash light
don't work and can't lock doors. Also the speed
Gage will get stuck at the speed that the car shut
down at. We pushed it to a safe location and after
about an hour it turned on again drove it to my
friends house and after about 2 hours thought it
would be fine to drive home. Drove about a quarter
mile and had a complete shutdown again. I had it
checked at autozone the day before and they said I
need to replace the crankshaft positioning sensor.
But does that explain all the dashlights turning off
and the gadgets stuck at 20mph.

10 Answers

10

I got a 2003 A4 Audi and white smoke coming out my tailpipe and shuts off randomly

1 people found this helpful.
20

just happened to me. the battery light had showen prior and now abs and airbag lights with a hazard light showing. had car for a month.

2 people found this helpful.
45,815

check the wires in your fuse box they some times rot out. go over all your electricals including grounds clean and replace as you go hopefully if can be corrected.

3 people found this helpful.
100

Deathjam4... Please, Let me ask you something... My wife has a 2009 Audi TT and she was on the signal waiting and the car just turn off by self, the dealership do the diagnostic and told for us we need to change the battery, but we changed and the car does again the same, she was going back slowly and the car turn off like the last time... can u help us? Because the Audi can not

10 people found this helpful.
45,815

Try replacing the engine speed sensor its relativly inexpensive and has been one of the main issues for this in the older modals. ALso does this car have a regular key ignition or the slot your whole keyfob in ignition? I am thinking that some people have had issues with the keyfob starts so its possible the switch may be an issue if nothing else. this is defiantly sounding to be a sensor or key issue. also keep in mind a new battery can also die if there is a parasitic drain in the car. so have that battery tested cause if the battery doesnt have the power it can force the car to shut down on its own.

8 people found this helpful.
120

Hi Deathjam4, I have my Audi A3 1.8 1999 model, I have been driving it from work to my place and the surrounding areas until i decided to use it for a long distance and while i was i was driving i just heard the engine dies, i had to stop and i wait for like 30mins or 45mins for it to cool down and it will start again and i can drive like other 15 to 30 mins it will go off again. When i am driving i dont have to change a gear or reduce the speed that i am driving in or else it will just go off. I was told to change the fuel pump and fuel filter which i did change all that but still i have the same problem and i did change a new coil pack and new plugs but i am still having the same problem. Can you kindly please help me what could be the problem?

12 people found this helpful.

I changed the fuel injectors and assembled everything back. I drove her for a few miles; all the lights on the dash board where on with beeps. Then the my automobile turned off.

Your Answer:

A4

Looking for a Used A4 in your area?

CarGurus has 722 nationwide A4 listings starting at $1,500.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    13,290
  • #2
    lukeyramone
    Reputation
    1,370
  • #3
    James III
    Reputation
    1,230
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series
69 Great Deals out of 1,205 listings starting at $1,995
Used Audi A6
3 Great Deals out of 116 listings starting at $7,999
Used Audi S4
5 Great Deals out of 89 listings starting at $12,995
Used Audi A3
18 Great Deals out of 387 listings starting at $3,977
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
81 Great Deals out of 1,429 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 908 listings starting at $2,799
Used BMW 5 Series
27 Great Deals out of 332 listings starting at $4,800
Used Lexus IS
20 Great Deals out of 342 listings starting at $5,800
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
43 Great Deals out of 500 listings starting at $5,700

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.