I have a 2007 A6 2.8FSI (Petrol)Automatic. Battery new and charged
Occasionally when turning the ignition key to start the car the starter motor does not start at all - instead I sometimes hear a 'small electric motor (fuel pump?) and there is no further action- even if I continue to hold the key in the start position. Turning the ignition key to off and then back to start then this might repeat --OR after 2/3 tries the starter motor starts immediately and the car starts. It is as if the computer is making checks before engaging the starter motor and inhibits the starting-(or as if a starter relay was sticking except I hear no sound other than the 'small electric motor' which ;might' be a fuel pump ) Does anyone know what checks the car does before powering the starter motor (eg other than checking the gear is in neutral/park) or have an idea what the problem might be
The problem seems to be independant of temperature or the time that the ignition was switched off before starting
So far the car has always eventually started but it is quite worrying especially if you are late or waiting to disembark a car ferry
The Audi dealer checked the car on the VAG but found nothing (but still sent me a bill)
If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate their help, thanks Bernard