Yet another problem, lumpy running and CEL

[jonk]

So this was a free repair because it's a recall item or similar? I have a 3.7 D3 running fine (touch wood!) but very occasionally as you go to start it, it clicks as if the battery is dead, but a cycle on/off of the ignition and all is well. I wonder if this is also a similar issue?

Presumably and Audi dealer would know if a coil pack had been changed?

[Norretal]

Originally Posted by jonk

Presumably and Audi dealer would know if a coil pack had been changed?

Yeah, just ring them and quote the registration number and they'll tell you whether it's been done

[mannyo]

Originally Posted by jonk

So this was a free repair because it's a recall item or similar? I have a 3.7 D3 running fine (touch wood!) but very occasionally as you go to start it, it clicks as if the battery is dead, but a cycle on/off of the ignition and all is well. I wonder if this is also a similar issue?

Presumably and Audi dealer would know if a coil pack had been changed?

Yes, there was a recall on the coils so assuming your car has not been done then chances are you can get a whole new set for free. To find out just call your nearest dealer service dept. with the reg number of VIN and they can look it up.

Not sure it will fix the occasional starting problem, mine does it once every 3 weeks or so as well. I did some googling and I believe its a software issue from what I found out. Mine seems to happen if the start button is pressed rather than the key in the dash. I did have a link saved, but cannot find it now.