[DannyDS]

My car suddenly wouldnt start this weekend, pushing the key does nothing, had it on vcds and it shows the two starter relays switching

I can bump start the car and it runs fine

But the rev counter seems to have completely stopped working at the same time it wouldn't start all other dash instruments work fine. Could this be linked to it in anyway as a new starter is 2.5k so the car will probably be going to its grave.

Thanks,

 

[Dadar]

Have a look at this Starter Removal, Audi S5 possibly RS5 as well. V8 FSI (audizine.com)
and this Audi S5 WAI Starter Motor WA17692N | Online Automotive

 

[DannyDS]

yeah i saw that guide, thought about it but i've had 2 audi specialist garages look at it and say its main dealer only, so skeptical about doing it myself and then finding it cant be done

 

[Dadar]

yeah i saw that guide, thought about it but i've had 2 audi specialist garages look at it and say its main dealer only, so skeptical about doing it myself and then finding it cant be done

Ah ok just thought it may help you hang on to a great vehicle/engine combination.
V8s wont be around for much longer unfortunately