hey everyone,
I have starting problem with my audi a4 1.9 tdi, it is very hard to start it at first time, it needs couple of times try, but when it starts and the engine heats up, its going fine afterwards.

Any idea what can be the problem?

 

I have similar (or the same) problem. but as your description is very short, it's hard to know exactly what's wrong.

here is my description, maybe it's the same as yours:

1996 A4, 1.6 gas.
The problem is:
The gauge (car with little key) doesn't not flash on the instrument cluster.
When I put the key into ignition and turn it (but still not crank the car engine) - that gauge is on and turns off after 10 seconds or so.

Then I try to crank the engine - the engine does not start from the first time.
Then I try it it again and it starts (sometimes from the second time and sometimes from a third time, sometimes, like today, the car started from the first time - not sure why).
This engine starting problem occurs only when the car has been parked for more than half of an hour or more. (after the night it starts even harder).

Now if I turn the engine off and start it right back up, the engine starts excellent.

I've noticed, that when the weather is more humid the car starts harder. When it's hot (summer) also harder, and in winter it's pain my arrr, it sometimes takes even 10 times to crack it before it starts... but when it's a regular day, about 71 f (~20 Celsius), maybe even 5 Celsius it starts ok, but mostly it does not)


I've been told that the ignition key could be broken, immobilizer broken, fuel pump bad and etc. (none of these are the answer).

Is that the case for you Talex?