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  1. Diwestiny

    2.0 Tdi - BMN - Hates starting !

    My 2008 Audi A3 2.0 Tdi BMN engine - mileage 150k, has had been a bad cold starter for about 2.5 years. It cranks but does not fire up. It is intermittent and random, then sometimes it starts spot on ! Drives very well, but to add to the mix I notice .... very very occasionally and randomly, I...
  2. Will Johnstone

    2005 A4 b7 2.0 tdi BRE 8ec 140hp - Engine fault non starter

    I have 3 close up engine videos on a playlist on youtube with good sound quality if anyone can help me diagnose this? Suspected Starter Motor fault. Just click the youtube link below to view the videos. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help with advice...
  3. Will Johnstone

    A4 b7 2.0 TDi 8ec 140hp 2005 - wont start

    If anyone can help with advice it is greatly appreciated. Been having some issues related to what felt like carbon build ups in egr and turbo, probably in breather tubes and exhaust as well. So I used some fuel additive to help clean it out a little in case there were any deposits in the fuel...
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    New member starter motor problems

    Hi everyone, I'm a new member and first time s3 8l owner. I have just bought the car which has been off the road for a few months and giving it abit of tlc before putting it on the road again. Looking for a bit of advice. Think I already know the answer but just looking for some confirmation...
  5. Gerhart

    Starter spins but wont engage gear.

    Sitting in the car waiting for help right now and i figure i could search for some help while i wait. Just finished a long drive and stopped for a snack and when i get back in my car to start it up the starter spins but it wont engage the flywheel. Does anyone here have any experience with...