'84 ksq stumble...can't restart

[Matt Suffern]

George,

Pop the hood and find the fusebox just behind the driver side shock tower.  Take off the lid and pull the fuel pump fuse 
(#13 I think, but don't quote me on that).  Try to start the car.  It should crank over, catch for a moment, then die.  Reinsert 
the fuse and try to start the car normally.

It's a trick I developed from when my car was doing that a lot.  It's something to do with the fuel pressure in the lines.  If it 
works it's not a permanent fix but will keep you from getting stranded while you sort out the problem.  Hope that helps.

Best,

Matt
'86 4kq
Chapel Hill, NC

----- Original Message -----
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:06:45 -0500
> From: "gwbutler" <gwbutler at net1plus.com>
> Subject: '84 ksq stumble...can't restart
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
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> 
> Hello,
> 
> My son just called from work (with my 84ksq):
> 
> "Dad, I was pulling into a slot at work, the tach dropped from 
> around 1000 to nothing, and then died,...the engine cranks over 
> strong (a subjective phrase at this point)...but the engine won't 
> catch" (thank God for triple A!).
> 
> I have to look at it when I get home from work myself.  I'm 
> thinking sequentially, spark then fuel (BTW, new fuel pump/pressure 
> accumulator last year, new (rebuilt alternator and starter last 
> fall).  Any suggestions for areas to look at first before I go off 
> in the wrong direction diagnostically (and outside...it'll be in 
> the 20's)? TIA
> 
> George B.
> Massachusetts
> 
>