odd running/CTS/mystery plug

[Ti Kan]

Simplstupd at aol.com writes:
> On my 82 Coupe CIS it has always cranked for 6-8 seconds when cold before
> starting.  Then it idles a little rough.  Once warmed up it cranks for 1
> second then runs well.
> I'm in FL and it has gotten colder then normal(down in mid 30's).  Anyway, if
> I go out on a 35F morning and start it, it fires the instant I hit the
> ignition switch.  Then it has the most beautiful idle, and runs purrfect.
> But, if it was a 45 or above morning, thats when it crank 6-8 seconds before
> firing.  Thoughts?

Maybe your CIS fuel enrichment devices are activating at too low
a temperature.  These involve:

	- Thermo-time switch (for cold starting)
	- Control pressure regulator, auxiliary air regulator,
	  OXS thermoswitch (for cold running).

> I unplugged the CTS and will see if it has any effect, there was
> some mention in archives.

What's a CTS?

> What is the female plug for right by the oxy sensor wiring.  Part # 171 971
> 999A
> I get 8.2 volts across terminals when running...what does this mean?

That's probably the diagnostic connector used for measuring the
frequency valve duty cycle.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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