laura1

Hello- My A4 will not start when it is below 35 degrees. I receive a message on the panel that states "Press Clutch to Start Car". The car has 18k miles and Audi cannot determine what is wrong with the car. This is the second winter that I have the car, and the second winter I've had this problem. I had the clutch switch replaced last week, but that did not solve the problem. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm at my wits end with this one. Thank you in advance.

ps- There is nothing blocking the clutch from being fully depressed to the floor.

Projekt 8E

does it try to turn over? or does it jut do nothing?

laura1

It doesn't turn over. Once the temp reaches about 35 degrees it turns right over.

UltraA4John

Sounded like it was choking

laura1

Let me run to the garage and try that...thanks.

Projekt 8E

of functions the car requires before starting. ie: clutch depressed, clutch switch engaged, immobilizer functional...maybe with that list, the dealership could check into some of the possible problems.

Arvy

Do you check the battery connections and try replacing battery.

Projekt 8E

to start by pressing the gas...let alone on a fuel injected car.

HiTEC

Battery?

laura1

all of the 'diagnostics' come up fine...plus it just had its check up at the dealer on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

That all said...it could be the battery....I just don't know anymore.