[A4] '96 12V cold start problem

[DocWyte]

The little symbol for the OBD2 is there on the rear ashtray, but I'm 
pretty sure the plug itself is up under the dash above the drivers left 
knee.

Jonathan wrote:
> Yes, 96 A4 V6's do have OBDII (not CAN of course) it is behind the handbreak 
> in the ash tray area. It has a little plastic cover which just slides off. 
> It is possible to squeeze the plug in without removing the ashtray itself, but 
> it does make life easier if you remove it.
>
> Jon
>
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>> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:25:59 -0400
>> From: Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [A4] '96 12V cold start problem
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>> Jason Gray wrote:
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>>> My 1996 a4 with a 12V-V6 has suddenly develped a cold starting problem.
>>>       
>> I was going to suggest "pull the codes" [1], but a '96 should have OBD-II.
>> If you can afford it, VAG-COM [2] should let you talk to the car's
>> computer, which may tell you of a bad sensor.
>>
>> [1] <http://www.12v.org/maintenance/dtc.php>
>> [2] <http://www.ross-tech.com/>
>>     
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