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I've been in rural SW France for the last few weeks!
If your car will start without the hydraulic pump starting, that means that the system is keeping pressure. You only have to worry when the pump won't start and neither will the engine! Opening the driver's door should otherwise start the hydraulic pump to minimise any delay in starting.
You might also check the condition of the accumulator by seeing how many gear changes you can make after the pump stops with the ignition on, engine not running and in Tiptronic mode. If less than three, try a new accumulator. To change the accumulator, disconnect the hydraulic control unit electrically and with a 24mm spanner, loosen the accumulator half a turn to release the pressure. Change the accumulator and reconnect electrically. Accumulators lose nitrogen over time.
If you don't know when a basic setting (GGE) was last done, it would be wise to get one done. Instructions here: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/5-Speed_Electronic_Manual_Transmission_(085)
Follow to the letter. Should be done every 30k km. Sooner won't hurt.
RAB
If your car will start without the hydraulic pump starting, that means that the system is keeping pressure. You only have to worry when the pump won't start and neither will the engine! Opening the driver's door should otherwise start the hydraulic pump to minimise any delay in starting.
You might also check the condition of the accumulator by seeing how many gear changes you can make after the pump stops with the ignition on, engine not running and in Tiptronic mode. If less than three, try a new accumulator. To change the accumulator, disconnect the hydraulic control unit electrically and with a 24mm spanner, loosen the accumulator half a turn to release the pressure. Change the accumulator and reconnect electrically. Accumulators lose nitrogen over time.
If you don't know when a basic setting (GGE) was last done, it would be wise to get one done. Instructions here: http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/5-Speed_Electronic_Manual_Transmission_(085)
Follow to the letter. Should be done every 30k km. Sooner won't hurt.
RAB