Refuses to start in the cold!!!!!

[RS4ABM]

So, we have had a few cold mornings now and it seems to be causing the RS some issues. (add it to the list) So I get in, stick the key in, fuel pump fires up, clutch down and push the button...... click!! nothing. I then try again and after a few attempts away she goes.

Any ideas??

Cheers
Adam

[Ian_C]

Starter motor relay on the V8 is a known weak spot. Problem is I think its built into the starter motor which is a pig to access

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Curious - was it dark and the headlights on?

[RS4ABM]

Starter motor relay on the V8 is a known weak spot. Problem is I think its built into the starter motor which is a pig to access

Ahh ok, this makes sense. Is it a big job on these?

[RS4ABM]

Curious - was it dark and the headlights on?

No neither, its usually the first start in the morning once its been sitting all night

[MaLicE]

My s4 is the same, it's the starter sticking, need to replace with a new one, its a pain to do as well I'm waiting on some warmer weather before I do it, or I can find a garage I can use and will do it myself to save on the labour costs.

[RIV]

Had the same problem with mine, it turned out to be a relay cheap fix I'm sure

[RS4ABM]

I may change the relay first then before investigating the starter motor, any ideas where the starter relay is?
If not ill RTFM!!

Cheers

[MaLicE]

If you manage to fix it with that please let me know lol! But I'm sure when mine eventually starts I can hear a noise from the starter solenoid retracting a couple seconds after I have let go of the key...

[nihc]

Hi,

Get this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-A2-A3 ... 337dc5a686

It's the elsawin repair manual - the same that the Audi dealers use. I've got the same and it's brilliant.
Or, like I used to do, you can go to the audi erwin site and get the same information for a charge:
http://erwin.audi.com

Both show all of the workshop information you'll ever need.

Regards, Chris.

[andymc]

I have noticed in this colder weather (and after returning from a 10 day vacation) that when I depress the start button - instead of the instant starter motor - there is now a delay of half to 1 second before the starter kicks in. I had assumed it was battery power related. After a few long drives it seems better - but I still get a tiny delay in the mornings when its still below zero outside.

[RS4ABM]

Hi,

Get this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-A2-A3 ... 337dc5a686

It's the elsawin repair manual - the same that the Audi dealers use. I've got the same and it's brilliant.
Or, like I used to do, you can go to the audi erwin site and get the same information for a charge:
http://erwin.audi.com

Both show all of the workshop information you'll ever need.

Regards, Chris.

Just made the purchase, looks like this could be very helpful.

Cheers

[alex020869]

Wish it would work on a Mac!!!!

Alex

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Don't forget batteries are at something like 40% operating capacity even when fully charged in these temps.
Starting that v8 must be a fair ole job.

[RS4ABM]

Don't forget batteries are at something like 40% operating capacity even when fully charged in these temps.
Starting that v8 must be a fair ole job.

I wish it was the battery, but she doesn't even turn just sits there waiting.......... and go, after about 5 pushes of the button!