Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
attempts,
but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
engine
was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
attempt
and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
its usual RPM (750, I think).

I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.

<sst117 (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
lights.

If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
ECU control.

Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.

Pull the codes.

Lez Pawl wrote:

OK will try my OBD today.... thanks


"TonyJ" <tonyjnospam (AT) nospamvisi (DOT) com> wrote