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Audi A4 Tempremental starter
I have an A4 which regularly, over the past few years, has become a bad starter. 1.8 (110,000) Engine turns over well but won't fire. Can't see any pattern - leave to stand or persistence seems to get it done but Missus not very happy. I think a cure would be better than a trade-in (and cheaper). Non-VAG garage says he can't find nothing wrong - any ideas? |
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"Steve Wade" > wrote in message ... > > I have an A4 which regularly, over the past few years, has become a bad > starter. > > 1.8 (110,000) > > Engine turns over well but won't fire. > > Can't see any pattern - leave to stand or persistence seems to get it done > but Missus not very happy. > > I think a cure would be better than a trade-in (and cheaper). > > Non-VAG garage says he can't find nothing wrong - any ideas? > > start by changing the cheap stuff, plugs, leads etc. If that does not correct the problem then £30 on an ECU check might be worth the money. Though this does mean car is off the road for 4/5 days. A garage VAG check would cost much more but the car remains operational. |
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Steve,
Did the "non-VAG garage" pull the error codes from the engine management? No patterns like following a period of hard driving, rain, refuelling, etc.? How old is the battery/wires/plugs/? Cheers! Steve Sears 1987 Audi 5kTQ 1980 Audi 5k 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply) "Steve Wade" > wrote in message ... > > I have an A4 which regularly, over the past few years, has become a bad > starter. > > 1.8 (110,000) > > Engine turns over well but won't fire. > > Can't see any pattern - leave to stand or persistence seems to get it done > but Missus not very happy. > > I think a cure would be better than a trade-in (and cheaper). > > Non-VAG garage says he can't find nothing wrong - any ideas? > > |
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Very likely a bad G62 Coolant Temperature Sensor.
My two cents, JP Roberts P.S.: Had the same symptoms. "Steve Wade" > escribió en el mensaje ... > > I have an A4 which regularly, over the past few years, has become a bad > starter. > > 1.8 (110,000) > > Engine turns over well but won't fire. > > Can't see any pattern - leave to stand or persistence seems to get it done > but Missus not very happy. > > I think a cure would be better than a trade-in (and cheaper). > > Non-VAG garage says he can't find nothing wrong - any ideas? > > |
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