2009 Audi Q7 (4L 4L) — Repair Solution

3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Audi Q7 (4L 4L) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: Q7 (4L 4L)
Year: 2009
Engine: 3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Slow to fire up and the glow plug light was flashing on dash.

Problem Summary

TDi, V6 Diesel engine (CASA)

Requires excessive cranking on dead cold start, and runs OK when it does start.

No power loss issues while driving.

Vehicle will restart fine hot. The longer it is left the longer cranking time required to restart it.

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Quick Facts

CodeAUD4L09118
Vehicle2009 Audi Q7 (4L 4L)
Engine3.0L CASA 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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