repost (amended) - I'm Back & My Audi's Better Than Ever -

Huw Powell human747 at attbi.com
Thu Nov 7 21:22:29 EST 2002


> The A/C really drags the engine, although it develops good temperature even
> on a hot southern Florida day. The majority of my cold start complaints are
> eliminated with the A/C switched off. Can I loosen the compressor by adding
> oil?

Why not just wait a couple of minutes to switch the AC on?

> Still runs a little rough, sometimes, at startup. This morning's cold
> temperature (60s) produced a nice strong start. Seems like CSV is working.
> Does this car have TTS or is CSV computer controlled. (Bosch FI book says
> both are possible - can someone help?) If TTS, where is it?

Thermo Time Switch.  Should be in the back of the head.

> Ignition switch sticks & doesn't spring back after starting. Any BTDT.

try getting some lube into the mechanism, powdered graphite is good for
things like this.

> 86 4KS FWD

> BTW I can't find idle adjustment on throttle body - need a Bentley

The idle should be "self adjusting" via the ISV/computer system.  But
you're right, keep looking for that manual.  They turn up on ebay from
time to time... expect to pay $50 or so.

(massive requotings of the same questions over and over deleted... I'd
suggest putting each question in it's own thread for clarity...)

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Huw Powell

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