Audi A8 (1994 - 2003) - 2003 4.0tdi - will not start when hot

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Mon 24 Nov 2008 12:10
2003 4.0tdi - will not start when hot - rickA8
Hi All
I've just bought an A8 4.0TDi which runs like a dream, but when its hot it refuses to start. When cold it will start every time.

I'm guessing its a sensor somewhere on the case telling it not to start because it thinks its too hot but where?

Also the temp gauge sits at 50 which has to be wrong.

Help!!!

thanks
Rick

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 24/11/2008 at 12:29

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Mon 24 Nov 2008 14:24
2003 4.0tdi - will not start when hot - Screwloose

Can't you take it back? This is why it was sold off.

Has someone removed the thermostat to try and mask the hot starting fault? Can you check the actual coolant temperature with a laser?

That sounds like low rail pressure - which is not nice on one of these. You'll need to get a specialist diesel engineer to plug it in and have a look - could be a cracked injector or a worn HP pump.
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Mon 24 Nov 2008 16:24
2003 4.0tdi - will not start when hot - rtj70
I was waiting for screwloose to reply before I did. I too thought that this was sold because of a fault. And on such complex cars/engines the repairs might be costly. Could be something simple but can you not go back to the garage that sold it?
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Mon 27 Jul 2009 11:57
2003 4.0tdi - will not start when hot - sanjx
Rick,
Did you ever get this sorted? Im having the same issue with my car, probably the same car haha
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