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    A4 engine slow to heat up.

    Hiya, I've checked the thermostat which opens at the right time and the temp guage agrees. The heater unit and matrix are both A1. As the engine is slow to warm me thinks it has to be something to do with the air intake which has a vacuum controlled bypass from the turbo manifold. There are two...
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    A4 engine slow to heat up.

    Hi guys, the back flush was clean and the heater controls are all Ok! I am now looking at engine management and thinking it could be the exhaust gas recirculation valve has gone wafu. This might explain the temp guage rising slowly. Thanks and yes its getting parky out there.
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    A4 engine slow to heat up.

    Thanks Siena, I'll have a look.
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    A4 engine slow to heat up.

    Hi All, Checked thermostat and everything else OK, back flushed and all that. I drive 5 miles and it heats to 70deg and another 5 and it eventually reaches 90deg. Feet are freezing. Any ideas please. :think: