Car sluggish and doesn't pick up when first started.

[AudiOwnerGroup]

I have had this problem quite recently. I have a 2010 Audi Sportsback 2.0 TDI and when the car is first started after being stood all night it seems very sluggish for the 5 mins whilst driving. There seems to be a lack of acceleration, after about 5 mins when it warms up it seems OK. Is this a common problem and anything to worry about and will it get worse over time?

Any advice appreciated.

[cliffcoggin]

Chris, you said you had this problem recently. Do you mean it occurred recently but was previously OK? If so, that suggests a fault with perhaps the temperature sensor or the ECU, or maybe the mass flow meter is seizing.

I have a 2007 2.0 TDI, and while it is cold there is a very marginal reduction in power for a few minutes, but it is no more of a reduction than I would expect from thick oil and tight clearances, and certainly could not be described as sluggish.

[AudiOwnerGroup]

Thanks for reply Clifford. I have had the car since July and never really noticed it until recently, I suppose since it has got a bit colder thats why I thought it might be related. I'll mention it to the mechanic on Friday when it goes in for another problem.