2003 Audi A4 stalling engine

2003 AUDI A4
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DWOOD44
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My 2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro sometimes stalls after I start it. It always starts on the second try. I have only owned it for a week. What could be causing this?
Aug 28, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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DUBTECH
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Possible vacuum leak or problem with the throttle body.

Usually the throttle body only requires a cleaning and adaption. It will need to be done by somebody who has access to a VW scantool because of the adaption required after cleaning.
Aug 31, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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DWOOD44
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Thank you! I just had the throttle body cleaned before I purchased it from the dealership (not Audi or VW). I bet they did not perform the adaptation because they probably don't have a VW scantool. I'll take it to the right place this time (:
Aug 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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DUBTECH
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[quote:5411488fc1="dwood44"]Thank you! I just had the throttle body cleaned before I purchased it from the dealership (not Audi or VW). I bet they did not perform the adaptation because they probably don't have a VW scantool. I'll take it to the right place this time (:[/quote:5411488fc1]

Sounds like it may be a simple solution then. Glad to help...
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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