Emissions Fixed - 87 TQW

kzildjian at home.com kzildjian at home.com
Fri Sep 29 00:12:49 EDT 2000


Steve,
  I just failed for the same thing.  What did they adjust?  I just
failed today with my 1990 Coupe Quattro.  I don't know what to do.

                         Tim


Steve Jensen wrote:
> 
> After failing the e-test, checked the recommended stuff: plugs, wires, cap,
> etc., looked okay.  Forgot to mention last post that there was a very slight
> off idle stumble, required feathering the throttle.  Thought she was running
> a tad rich, so I called Schlep Boys - they're close to work.  However,
> asking how much for a mixture adjustment yields $64.95 for a "diagnosis" of
> the fuel injection system.  And an additional $33.00 if they have to adjust
> it.  Riiiiight.  Boat payment musta been due.
> 
> A quick run over to Autobahn Performance and Martin the mechanic puts it on
> the sniffer.  "Oh yeah, she's waaay rich," and does his magic on the
> mixture.  Back over to a different emissions station, she passes with flying
> colors, CO down to .48 at idle and .64 on the 2500 rpm test.  No more off
> idle stumble, either.  Happy day indeed, thank you Autobahn.
> 
> So if you're going to Road Atlanta this weekend and see a black '87 TQW near
> the Audi corral, stop by and say hi.
> 
> -Steve Jensen
> 87 5kcstq
> 87 5kcstqw
> 
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