56 plate Audi A6 auto diesel 2l

[irrose]

The problem I have is that when you try and put the car into R - reverse the engine cuts out. The car does not even attempt to move at all it just dies instantaneously. If you put the car into D - drive it works ok.

So far no one can give me a definitive if it is gearbox or other issue. Even Audi technicians have not heard of this issue before and so everyone is at a complete loss.

Any ideas?

Anyone heard of this problem before?

[Dr G]

An Audi dealer will get technical involved if they're as far as they can go with diagnostics at a dealer level. They should be able to confirm as a minimum if it's a box/engine/electrical issue. They won't just say "we don't know".

Alternatively get a transmission specialist involved. If you're in the London area try 3D transmissions in Reading.