A1 1.4 TDI starting issue

[stojic]

Hi people, writing for the first time. I am an owner of Audi A1 2015 1.4 TDI for a year and a half an I am allready having problem with starting the car. It happens ocassionaly that the car won´t start properly. And after few times it eventualy starts. How it looks like will describe a video below. Did anyone of you had the same issue and could anyone know what is the problem? Thank you

 

[Trevor]

Sounds like glow plugs are not working efficiently...I would check the resistance across each of them and replace if necessary

[stojic]

Thanks for your answer. I would check glow plugs ofcours but this is happening only when the engine is hot. On low temperatures it starts with no error. 

[Trevor]

sorry, should have noticed that!

Would definitely look at the Coolant Temperature Sensor readings then and also the connection going to the sensor

 

[Brad-B5]

Hi,

This link could help or answer a few questions?

http://www.erareplicas.com/427man/engine/hotstart.htm

Regards

Bradley

[stojic]

Thank you very much. This is going to be very helpful. 

Best regards

Slobo

[Brad-B5]

Keep us updated :)

[stojic]

I will try to diagnose it by myself but its under a warranty so I am probably going to visit an official dealer. More updates in future. :)

 

[Brad-B5]

Hopefully it's just something simple :)

[stojic]

I hope so. This problem occurs very often on this engines, also on VW Polo. According to some previous experiences it could be anything, from flying wheel, starter, fuel injectors up to plugs. Its anoying that this happens on 2015 car with 17000km. :/)

[Brad-B5]

Hmm, hopefully Audi will sort it out, frustrating when its practically new!

[stojic]

Hope so. :D