Quote Originally Posted by alankru View Post
There is also an issue with warm starting caused by the starter motor. Have a read up on it as it is a common problem. You can test for this by using VCDS and checking the cranking rpm when warm. Some info on it/doing this here: A3 1.9 TDI engine starts weird when hot
and another thread, whereby the original poster explains the typical symptoms of the starter motor issue which I have also experienced first hand: Please Help Hard to start and slight hesitation
Man says his is a BDK engine. Is that not a 2.0ltr engine?

Ours is a BDK engine too and can be a poor starter from hot. Great from cold though and the wife can start it from hot with no issues...........