Battery died and car wont start

Car: Audi, A4, 1998, 2.8 - Back to Fix-It - Audi Repair Manuals

Q.I have a 1998 A4 quattro. The battery died and I recharged it but now the car won't start. Its turning over fine and trying hard to start but just won't fire. I checked all the fuses and they are OK. I'm concerned its a problem with the computer. Also tried jump starting so amps is not the problem. The car has been lying idle for about 3 months now. I need to get it back on the road.

Answer The 1998 - 2001 2.8L 30 valve motors (ATQ, AHA) are prone to "flooding" when cold. This condition is typically brought on after a short drive cycle on a cold engine. A classic example would be starting the vehicle cold, pulling it out of the garage, and shutting it off, attempting to start the next morning. When attempting to start cold in the a. M. the engine will be difficult to start, and run poorly if at all. This is usually caused by carbon particles (byproduct of combustion) getting stuck on the valve seats and not allowing them to seal. The reduction in compression does not provide sufficient pressure and the combus.. >> login for more

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