On Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:05:28 -0700, wrote:

>bob wrote:
>
>>I use the car about once every 3 or 4 days and it starts fine from
>>cold but having driven around for half an hour or so, then parked the
>>car for an half an hour, turning the ignition lights up the dash and
>>all indicators but no starter motor. This can happen up to 5 times
>>before the starter motor breaks into life and all is well. The
>>computer is reminding me via a warning beep that my service is overdue
>>but the car was in that state prior to its last service without this
>>particular hitch.
>>
>>In fact, the problem had been intermittent but now seems to be a
>>developing, more serious condition.
>>
>>Does this sound like a familiar problem to anyone? A possible
>>off-the-cuff diagnosis?
>>
>>most grateful for any insights - bob
>
> Drop into TDIClub (www.tdiclub.com). They have a forum just
>for Passats and the forum is full of very competent and knowledgable
>owners.
>
>Todd


- many thanks, I'll try that...