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05-14-2012, 08:32 PM

Sioux44

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turns over for a long time before starting

2000 A6 wagon,
Normally starts right up now off and on I have to turn key it turns over for about 5-6 seconds and starts sometime I have to try to start it again and then it will start.

05-15-2012, 11:30 AM

copper07

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Originally Posted by Sioux44

2000 A6 wagon,
Normally starts right up now off and on I have to turn key it turns over for about 5-6 seconds and starts sometime I have to try to start it again and then it will start.

Have you checked your spark plugs? I had a bad one and it made my car difficult to start sometimes.

05-15-2012, 11:47 AM

budhani786

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Originally Posted by copper07

Have you checked your spark plugs? I had a bad one and it made my car difficult to start sometimes.

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Change your sparkplugs, change your fuel filter, and check your crank sensor. Make sure the fuel supply is not not clogged such as clogged injectors or clogged fuel filter.