TFinn22
Registered User
Hello everyone, new to the forum but been searching high and low for a fix to my a3 but nothing seems to pinpoint the exact issue.
I have a 04 plate 2litre tdi A3 and it has been having problems starting for a few months.
What i have to do is put the key in the ignition barrel untill i hear a 'ooooppp' sound and then the digital trip computer tells me I have e.g 350 miles left in the tank. Otherwise it says 0 miles and will not start but will crank, assuming its not the starter motor. When it states a number on the mpg or tank it starts first time so it seems only an elecrical fault.
I have brought a new ignition barrel as seen some of you on this forum that has worked however ive heard it could be the VDS/relay or the instrument panel?
When i talk to my local mechanics they tell me that the vagcom wont connect, but does when the car starts but no faults. They really are confused about it and seem what to replace everything until its fixed.
The analog gauges work fine, and doesnt seem to make any difference if car is hot or cold, tank is full or nearly empty.
Sorry for the long first comment, but it seems to be getting worse and ive been going round in circles looking online and talking to mechanics locally.
I have a 04 plate 2litre tdi A3 and it has been having problems starting for a few months.
What i have to do is put the key in the ignition barrel untill i hear a 'ooooppp' sound and then the digital trip computer tells me I have e.g 350 miles left in the tank. Otherwise it says 0 miles and will not start but will crank, assuming its not the starter motor. When it states a number on the mpg or tank it starts first time so it seems only an elecrical fault.
I have brought a new ignition barrel as seen some of you on this forum that has worked however ive heard it could be the VDS/relay or the instrument panel?
When i talk to my local mechanics they tell me that the vagcom wont connect, but does when the car starts but no faults. They really are confused about it and seem what to replace everything until its fixed.
The analog gauges work fine, and doesnt seem to make any difference if car is hot or cold, tank is full or nearly empty.
Sorry for the long first comment, but it seems to be getting worse and ive been going round in circles looking online and talking to mechanics locally.