2001 A4 EPC light
12-31-2006, 09:16 PM
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2001 A4 EPC light
Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
attempts,
but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
engine
was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
attempt
and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
its usual RPM (750, I think).
I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
attempts,
but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
engine
was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
attempt
and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
its usual RPM (750, I think).
I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
12-31-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
<sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
> back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
> attempts,
> but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
> back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
> engine
> was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
> the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
> attempt
> and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
> its usual RPM (750, I think).
>
> I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
> I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>
My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
lights.
If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
ECU control.
12-31-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
<sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
> back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
> attempts,
> but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
> back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
> engine
> was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
> the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
> attempt
> and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
> its usual RPM (750, I think).
>
> I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
> I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>
My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
lights.
If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
ECU control.
12-31-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
<sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
> back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
> attempts,
> but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
> back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
> engine
> was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
> the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
> attempt
> and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
> its usual RPM (750, I think).
>
> I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
> I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>
My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
lights.
If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
ECU control.
12-31-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
<sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
> back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
> attempts,
> but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
> back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
> engine
> was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
> the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
> attempt
> and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
> its usual RPM (750, I think).
>
> I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
> I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>
My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
lights.
If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
ECU control.
01-01-2007, 01:40 AM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
01-01-2007, 01:40 AM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
01-01-2007, 01:40 AM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
01-01-2007, 01:40 AM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
Pull the codes.
Lez Pawl wrote:
> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>
>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>attempts,
>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>engine
>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>attempt
>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>
>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but no
> lights.
>
> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it she
> takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do with the
> ECU control.
>
>
01-01-2007, 02:10 AM
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Re: 2001 A4 EPC light
OK will try my OBD today.... thanks
"TonyJ" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
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> Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
>
> Pull the codes.
>
> Lez Pawl wrote:
>
>> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>>
>>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>>attempts,
>>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>>engine
>>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>>attempt
>>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>>
>>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>>
>>
>>
>> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but
>> no lights.
>>
>> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it
>> she takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do
>> with the ECU control.
"TonyJ" <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in message
news:12phenf5o9elc57@corp.supernews.com...
> Suspect a failing engine temparature sensor.
>
> Pull the codes.
>
> Lez Pawl wrote:
>
>> <sst117@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1167621369.301860.9270@a3g2000cwd.googlegroup s.com...
>>
>>>Today drove my A4 to a nearby shop to run an errand. On my way
>>>back, the car wouldn't start. The engine finally started after 4
>>>attempts,
>>>but the the Electronic Power Control (EPC) light stayed on. I drove
>>>back home (only a 2-3 miles) with the light on. I noticed that the
>>>engine
>>>was idling at a higher RPM (1100). After reaching home, I shut off
>>>the engine and restarted it twice - both times, it started in one
>>>attempt
>>>and the EPC light did not stay on. The engine was again idling at
>>>its usual RPM (750, I think).
>>>
>>>I guess I should still see the dealer? What could be causing this?
>>>I would truly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.
>>>
>>
>>
>> My 98 A4 can be a pig starting at times after very short runs........but
>> no lights.
>>
>> If move it on my drive say 30 feet then 15 minutes later try starting it
>> she takes a number of winds to get going.......probably something to do
>> with the ECU control.
