cyberdude
Registered User
Just had the car for 2 months, it's a 2000 A4 1.8 SE. A couple of weeks ago the orange break warning indicator (O) started coming on every now and again after I start the car. It happens about once every 10-13 starts. If I turn the engine off and restart it then the warning goes out. I've checked the fluid level and pads and all is good. Any ideas as to what else may be causing the alarm?
Also, the car doesn't start sometimes. It will turn over but not fire and eventually the red oil waring light comes on. Oil level is fine. If I leave it for 30sec or so then try again it starts. I have also noticed that if I turn the key to start the engine and release it early just before it fires then it won't start on the second attempt and I can smell fuel. I don't think that's how it should be.
Any advice on what to check? I don't have a vag-com so can't check for error codes. maybe it's time to get one.
TIA
Also, the car doesn't start sometimes. It will turn over but not fire and eventually the red oil waring light comes on. Oil level is fine. If I leave it for 30sec or so then try again it starts. I have also noticed that if I turn the key to start the engine and release it early just before it fires then it won't start on the second attempt and I can smell fuel. I don't think that's how it should be.
Any advice on what to check? I don't have a vag-com so can't check for error codes. maybe it's time to get one.
TIA