1.9 TDi (AFN) starting issues

[Aeikostx]

It seems that I'm plagued with problems with my A4 at the minute, and as ever, I have little or no money to get a mechanic to come out and have a look. I'm hoping someone can help me here with my problem before I start to pull my hair out

Yesterday the car was fine, but this morning she wont start! The starter motor is powered, but the engine isn't ticking over. I literally have to hold the ignition for 20 seconds and she finally fires into life. After starting her up, i switched the ignition off to test it again, and it started first time. I thought that was the end of my worries, until the same thing happened again at lunch time. I'm not sure what do to about this, as my mechanic wants a £30 call out charge and I can't afford that right now.

I haven't had any mechanical work done to the engine since Feb, so I don't think it's because of the timing, but I could be wrong. Please Help!

[smokey0123]

It sounds like you are getting air in you fuel lines, check them 1st to see if they are leaking or split.

[rolsevo]

check to make sure fuel connections to the injectors/pump are tight as this can also cause air leaks.

[Aeikostx]

Problem solved. There wasn't enough diesel in the tank, even though the on-board computer stated there where 25 miles left in the tank... realistically there was less then 5. I put in £10 of diesel, which is usually 105 miles in the tank, but as soon as I filled up the computer stated there was 85 miles left.

That'll teach me for relying on that thing!