M/T - No Start Or Only Starts When Clutch Firmly Applied
30 Vehicle does not start or only when pressing the clutch pedal very firmly - A4, A5, manual gearbox30 11 11
2028229/1
December 9, 2011.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Vehicle does not start or only starts when pressing the clutch pedal very firmly.
Technical Background
In most cases the replacement of the clutch slave cylinder or master cylinder does not fix the complaint.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Check the clutch hydraulics and electrics as follows:
1. Depress the clutch pedal to the perceived end stop.
On the clutch master cylinder a second mechanic opens the bleeder screw.
2. If the clutch pedal can now be moved further and the vehicle can be started, or the message "Press clutch pedal to start vehicle" in the cluster goes out, the sender of the clutch mechanism is correct.
3. Close the bleeder screw on the clutch master cylinder.
The complaint is in the clutch mechanism (wear, check according to repair manual). Do not replace the master cylinder or the slave cylinder for this condition.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.