A6 C6 07 PROBLEM STARTING SOMETIMES

[Simon2168]

Hi I'm new to this but here goes.... My a6 estate 2007 sometimes when i try to start it it turns over but makes a horrible like clatter noise and shudders a bit then then starts like nothing happened, sometimes if it goes on a little longer the oil pressure logo comes up on the dash so i turn it off and try again and its fine. It happens probably once a month and thats it! I was wondering if it could be something to do with the fuel pump?? Cheers for any help or advice 😃 Simon

[Stevey Y]

Hi have you got any DTCs.

Steve.

[Simon2168]

DTC's?? 

[Simon2168]

Sorry did you mean fault codes? No none at all

[Steve Q]

Definitely worth getting a diagnostic check. 

[Simon2168]

Hi all it turned out to be the alternator pulley, i didn't realise that when you change the tensioner and fan belt you should always change the pulley as well! But all sorted and drives and starts like a dream 👍

[Steve Q]

1 hour ago, Simon2168 said:

Hi all it turned out to be the alternator pulley, i didn't realise that when you change the tensioner and fan belt you should always change the pulley as well! But all sorted and drives and starts like a dream 👍

Glad you got sorted ☺️

[Stevey Y]

8 hours ago, Simon2168 said:

Hi all it turned out to be the alternator pulley, i didn't realise that when you change the tensioner and fan belt you should always change the pulley as well! But all sorted and drives and starts like a dream 👍

Hi a deep sigh of relief well done.