Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 1997 1.6 cuts out on cold start

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Sun 22 Jun 2008 23:48
1997 1.6 cuts out on cold start - toojohnny
Hi, just bought a 97 A4 couple weeks back. When the engine is cold, the car will start, but unless it's given a touch of gas it cuts out. With a bit of gas increasing the revs (maintained for about a minute) the car is then ok. And as long as the engine is even a bit warm it starts, and stays on without assistance.

Any idea what's causing the issues on cold start?

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/06/2008 at 01:35

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Sun 22 Jun 2008 23:54
1997 1.6 Audi A4 cuts out on cold start - Screwloose

The coolant temperature sensor would be my first check.
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Sun 22 Jun 2008 23:59
1997 1.6 Audi A4 cuts out on cold start - toojohnny
Thanks mate. I know there is an issue with the coolant, as the oil cooler has a problem and there is oil in the coolant tank. I will check the temp sensor, but if it was that, would the mixing of oil & coolant have caused it?
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Mon 23 Jun 2008 00:34
1997 1.6 Audi A4 cuts out on cold start - Screwloose

Probably not; but get a new oil cooler fitted and the system Persiled-out before it does too much damage.
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