idle troubles with 5KT

[Pat Korach]

Brian

Have you checked the to turbo for breaks.
I had a similar problem with my 89 200TQ.
It would not idle and I would have to keep
the idle up or it would die.  Would not start
for a few minutes.  I had a rip in my Michelin man hose.

Worth a check

Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA
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From: "millertyme" <mlrtym at nbnet.nb.ca>
To: "audi mailing list" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 3:03 PM
Subject: idle troubles with 5KT


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> hi,
> I am having troubles with the idle of my '87 5KT
> I have checked several of the idle components, and replaced all the
> usual tune-up pieces.
> the car still will not idle consistently.
> I did unplug the feed going to the ECU from the O2 sensor and the idle
> improved somewhat.
> the big question I have right now is when the car stalls,  it will not
> restart for about 5 minutes (if it stalls during cold or hot
> conditions).
> once the car is running again, and shut down with the key, it will
> restart
> any ideas?
> also, when it starts after sitting overnight, it cranks for quite a
> substantial time (10 sec) and when it starts, it has a haze of blue
> which goes away after about 5 seconds.  the oil level never drops.  I
> replaced one injector due to it leaking with the system pressurized.  if
> I restart the car within a few minutes of shutting it down, it fires up
> on the first crank.  likewise, if it sits for a couple of days, it fires
> immediately as well.
> very frustrating and confusing
> thanks
> brian
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