Hello,
Since having my Audi 100 Type 44 2.5 TDI (engine 1T) washed (I'm wondering if there's a connection), I've been experiencing the following problem:
When the engine is warm (above 70 degrees Celsius), it roars loudly during startup (exceeding 2000 RPM), and then doesn't deliver its full power, estimated to be about 2/3 of its maximum. The turbo boost is missing, so I suspect that the boost pressure is being limited to a minimum by some kind of emergency program.
When the engine is cold, everything seems normal. Okay, maybe the engine sounds a bit rough, or it smokes more than it should, but that's rather subjective and could also be due to the high mileage (>250,000 km).
'Then I discovered a way to outsmart the electronics: if you remove the coolant temperature sensor when the engine is warm, start the car, and then plug it back in, everything works fine, just like with a cold start.'
The error code indicates a problem with the fuel injection start timing valve. This valve costs around 300 euros, and I don't want to replace it blindly, which is probably what the workshop would do...
I stopped using the fuel additive some time ago (approximately 5000 km ago).
Hat jemand irgendeinen Rat was ich machen kann? Thank you.
Bjoern.
Translated on 31-08-2026, 3:47.
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