1998 Audi A4
Problem for Audi 1998 A4

Hi, Irratic revs when idle




By barry1983bri on Feb 04, 2009

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Hi,
My Audi A4 battery went dead on me due to leaving my lights on and since then when i start it up it imidiatly stalls. once its up and running its ok until i come to a halt/Stationary the revs go very low and behave irractically.... and the car nearly stalls.. Can anyone help me?

Same Problem

Apr 05, 2009

-   After the battery was flat and you start the car it has very high revs and the idling hunts all the time. This happens when you idle and when you drive it feels like it stutters too. -   cornayd

Solution #1

posted on Feb 15, 2009
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You need to reset the throttle body. Sometimes you can do this by going out to your car and turning the key to the "on" position. Don't crank the engine - just turn it to on. Let it sit like this for 15 min. Your throttle body shoulld reset. Good luck. Check out audiforums. c o m or audiworld for audi spec issues. Good luck!
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Solution #2

posted on Feb 10, 2009
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If your volt gauge reads low, then the low voltage will send erratic signals to your computer and make it run funny.

Could also be bad gas. Try running premium.

Could also be a mass air flow sensor. But it should throw a check engine light in that case.

Could also be a vacuum leak. Raise hood and listen for suction noises.

My Audi charges at about 14 volts b/c it has heated seats, etc,etc. So start with checking your voltage first.

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