Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine

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Thu 15 May 2014 00:01
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - cape
Does anyone have any idea why my Audi a3 engine has stopped because of a brake fault
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Thu 15 May 2014 00:13
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - Avant

"Does anyone have any idea...."

No, because you haven't given us nearly enough details. Petrol or diesel? Did it just stop or go into limp mode? Will the starter crank the engine or is there nothing at all?

Moved to Technical.

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Thu 15 May 2014 09:51
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - Peter D
Go to www.VWAudiforums.co.uk and post in the correct section. Regards Peter
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Mon 19 May 2014 23:03
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - cape
Thanks for reply I'm not used to this my a3 diesel 2009 drove perfectly to work I returned to car I'n the rain put key I'n message on display brake failure drive carefully to mechanic, I turned key engine fired for 1sec. And stopped ,all engine fault lights still on when I try to start again it's the same procedure . Any comments would be welcome. Cape.
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Tue 20 May 2014 08:34
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - elekie&a/c doctor

Is the battery up to strength?Get a diagnostic test for any fault codes flagged.

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Tue 20 May 2014 10:31
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - Peter D
Have you posted on the Audi Forum. Last time I heard of this it was the pressure sensor in the ABS pump that had failed. Get the diagnostics checked out properly. Regards Peter
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Tue 20 May 2014 20:29
Audi a3 - Brake fault stops engine - cape
Thanks Pete I've just had it taken to a garage so they should find out what it is I'll tell them what u suggested Cape
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