Check Engine Light?

Grant Lenahan gfl at erols.com
Sun Aug 27 16:20:54 EDT 2000


Hmm,
welcome to total audi immersion - new car and new job.

Check engine means some fault code was detected by the computer. 
Could be anything, I think, from a misfire, to a malfunctioning 
*whatever* (o2 sensor, etc).  Might be a passing thing.  Coolant or 
another alarmed/gauged fluid would bring a specific warning on your 
dash, so its not that.

Probably not a big worry.  The source can be pulled from the computer 
by a code reader, which, at a dealer, you should have access to. 
bring the mechanics donuts ;-)

How many miles?  At around 60k, you really need to change to timing 
belt, which, alas, is a "big deal", but very worth doing to protect 
your engine.

Grant


>Dear Fellow Audi (Quattro) Drivers.  I am still a new member.  I just bought
>my first Audi A 1993 90 CS Quattro Sport about three days ago.  The purchase
>was one of the best I've ever made.  I love the car already.  I am still
>learning about my car and that is been made possible by reading all of your
>messages.  I read everything I get in my mail box every day.  The following
>is a current question of mine.  If any of you know the answer I would love to
>hear it.
>My Check Engine Light came on tonight on the way home while driving on the
>freeway.  I kept an eye on my Temp. but no change.  No loss of power or
>anything really weird, just that bright yellow light.  As soon as I got home
>I shut off the engine and then re-started it again.  The light went off with
>the engine and then didn't come back on again.  My question is, What is it
>that would cause that light to come on??  Is it Low fluid somewhere or
>possibly a loose wire?? 
>I would love any advice any of you may have.  I just had the car inspected
>yesterday and it passed, however we all know that that doesn't really mean
>anything.
>Well that's about it.  I would love to hear what any of you think I ought to
>be checking in my engine for why this light may have come on.  Thanks again
>for the great education all of you veterans are giving me on my car.
>P.S.  A little side note.  Starting Monday 8/28/00  I will be starting work
>selling cars at an Audi Dealership.  I think this will help my knowledge of
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