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Was the cold start problem ever solved on the 3.2 A6?

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Old 06-08-2007, 09:37 PM
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Default Was the cold start problem ever solved on the 3.2 A6?

I'm referring to having to crank the car over excessively in order to start it first time in the morning. I found plenty of posts about it from back in 05, but nothing recent and no real solution. Can someone please comment?
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Not related at all: We are going to Costa Rica next January for a couple of weeks.
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Never had that problem on our 06
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I recall that there was a software update, perhaps Mark can help
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PTF applied last month. . .corrected the problem on my '05 A6 3.2, better than new, now.
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a couple of TSBs in my sig that address this problem, IIRC.
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Default I looked at TSBs but didn't find the appropriate one. My problem is hard start with key, not DTC

or misfires. Do you happen to know anything about that? Problem occurs only when trying to start the car first thing in the morning. Requires prolonged cranking, but starts and drives normally. Starts instantly after that until it has gotten some rest again. Any ideas? Thanks.
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Default I still would make sure you have current software via those TSBs, but I would also have them

recharge your battery.
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Let me try again, Markcincinnati had the PTF applied last month. Send him an e-mail for the details
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Thanks guys.


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