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My 2001 A4 1.8t rarely kicks over on the first start attempt anymore...causes?

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Old 11-04-2003, 04:10 AM
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Default My 2001 A4 1.8t rarely kicks over on the first start attempt anymore...causes?

Usually on a cold start. Just had the battery replaced. First key turn, it rarely kicks over, always OK on the second.
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Maybe Belt Timing??
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why TB?
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why was the batree replaced and what kind of batree is it?
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try replacing plugs and gapping them
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Battery was dead, replaced by dealer under warrantee
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no.
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Default Try this... when you get in, turn on the key, but wait about 10 seconds before you try to start it..

if this works, the fuel system is not holding pressure when it's shut off, which it should to some degree. I think that this is managed by a valve in the pump, but I am not sure.
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oohh. excellent deduction. my money is on this as a likely cause..


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