Thanks Paul - I'm about to change my Primera GT (chain driven) for an A3 Quattro Sport and I had forgetten to ask about how the cams were driven. A stupid relapse on my part as I have experienced the dreaded "cam belt failure - valves through the pistons" before! You've put my mind at rest!! Thx again!! Thanks Paul - I'm about to change my Primera GT (chain driven) for an A3 Quattro Sport and I had forgetten to ask about how the cams were driven. A stupid relapse on my part as I have experienced the dreaded "cam belt failure - valves through the pistons" before! You've put my mind at rest!! Thx again!!
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cranks fast or does not crank fast
it must crank to start so cranking is first see?
battery lugs ,rust free and tight? main bat.
no year car told. 1996 to 2012. (a3)
no engine told ,gas/petrol /diesel
engine stalled, (stalls have 50 causes)\
no cranks have 6. causes
not told what failed. (is starter motor silent) cranking/
First check the fluid level and make sure it is correct. If it's good you will then need to go to the dealership to have the codes pulled. I hope the problem is the fluid because it will be expensive otherwise.
I had the exact same problem. The check engine light would come on then go off. I didn't notice any drivabiltiy issues. End the end I had to replace the flapper motor, the high pressure fuel pump and the camshaft. They showed me the old parts and sure enough the camshaft lobe was worn down and the cam follower that actuates the fuel pump was in pieces. Needless to say it was very expensive. It's been a problem posted on many Audi sites. I went ahead and had the timing belt changed. Now she's as good as new.
a rubber one,should be changed at 50-60,000 miles. Audis recomendation is like 90,000 I think but have heard of them going much sooner than that. A preventitive Cam -timing belt job way cheaper than doing it after it breaks and ruins valves and cylinders!
Look inside the petrol cap! Otherwise:Audi A3 Recommended Tyre Pressures 1.6 96 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 1.8 96 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 1.8 SE 96 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 1.8 Sport 96 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 1.8 T Sport 96 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 1.8 T Quattro Sport 00 - Onwards 28 28 32 40 S3 99 - Onwards 30 30 36 40 1.9 TDi - 110bhp 96 - Onwards 30 30 36 40 1.9 TDi - 130bhp 01 - Onwards 28 28 32 40
Telephoned Audi Main Dealers around Manchester – Macclesfield very helpful, others either disconnected or not answering. Manual costs £21.85 (inc. VAT) + postage .... Too big to actually download and print, I suspect!
HI,ON THE COOLANT HOSE RUNNING ABOVE THE GEARBOX NEXT TO THE CYLINDER HEAD IS A COOLANT SENSOR THIS IS A 4 PIN SENSOR BLUE OR GREEN,REPLACE WITH THE LATEST TYPE,USE THE OLD ONE AS A SAMPLE IF YOU MUST AND IT SHOULD SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM,LET ME KNOW,ANDY
Thanks Paul - I'm about to change my Primera GT (chain driven) for an A3 Quattro Sport and I had forgetten to ask about how the cams were driven. A stupid relapse on my part as I have experienced the dreaded "cam belt failure - valves through the pistons" before! You've put my mind at rest!!
Thx again!!
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