hi, can anyone help. i have recently bought a 1998 audi a4 1.8T Sport. the problem i have is starting the bloody thing, very tempremental sometimes start first time and other times takes about 20 turns of the engine, any ideas?

 

Sounds like a crankshaft position sensor. Could also be fuel pump going. Can you hear it prime when you turn the key on?

 

hi intercepter, when engine eventually does start there is a strong smell of petrol, so i would guess that the fuel pump is fine. i look at the sensor, but ant more suggestions, thx

 

I would also try and get your fuel pressure checked when cranking. So really try and take it in. To me though sounds either to be the crank sensor or a fuel problem.

 

does turning the key to the on position for 15 seconds before trying to start the car help at all with the time it takes?