Need guidance on a '91 TQ 200 20v that won't start

[feelstranger]

Is that a Typo??  Did you really mean 26K miles?

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From: "Jim Hollander at Hot Grips Mfg., Inc." <Jim at hotgrips.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:18 PM
To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
Subject: Need guidance on a '91 TQ 200 20v that won't start

> Have the Bentley manuals (set of 3 volumes) but they seem to discuss many 
> VW and Vag-Com tools I will never have access to.
>
> Is there a troubleshooting guidebook that doesn't rely on special test 
> equipment to make progress in diagnosing a no-start problem?
>
> My car has low miles (26k) and have owned it since new in 1991.  Recently 
> I went to start it to get the rust off the brakes and no-start, cranks 
> strong, but acts like it is not getting any fuel.  I changed the large 
> fuel filter in the engine compartment, pulled the spark plugs and noted 
> they were all dry.  I loosened the front banjo bolt on what looks like a 
> fuel rail above the fuel injectors on top of the engine and got fuel to 
> spray out.
>
> Relevant fuse #13 is OK, so I ordered a new fuel pump relay since that 
> would be an easy to replace low cost possible fix.  In what other areas 
> should I look for a problem?
>
> Is access to the fuel pump beneath the spare tire plastic tub?
>
> Can anyone make some suggestions on my next moves?  thanks in advance.
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