2002 Audi A4 Hard to start

Tiny
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  • 2002 AUDI A4
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
After I park my car for a long time, mainly at work for 8 or 9 hours in the hot sun, it is somewhat hard to start. It may take 2-3 seconds of cranking to start but right when it does start it is perfectly fine. And if I shut it off right after I get it started, it turns over immediately when re-started. It is turbocharged and I always allow it to cool down properly after driving so I dont think that can have anything to do with it. Why is this? And what can be checked or fixed?
Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 3:56 PM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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I would check the mass airflow sensor first.
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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What exactly should I check for?
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 10:05 PM
Tiny
AIRSOFTSOLDRECN9
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Just see if it impacts the car whether it is connected and then disconnect. You could try to use a shop vac and measure resistance values but I don't know of a table to compare it to. Have you checked the usual tune up routine lately (plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter, etc.)
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 10:34 PM
Tiny
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Thanx airsoft
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 AT 6:52 AM

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