86 5KTQ Won't Start :-(

[Phil Payne]

> I'm new to this group but hope to get some support.

> I bought a non-running '86 Audi 5KTQ a couple of weeks
> ago, encouraged by a somewhat similar car, a VW
> Quantum Syncro.

Not in any way similar.

> The engine turns and so does the rotor in the
> Distributor, but no spark at the end of each spark
> plug.

Go to http://www.sjmautotechnik.com - there are specific pages for debugging no-start
conditions on 5Ks.

The usual reason for no spark on a 5K is that the ECU has seen something it doesn't like and
refuses to run the engine.  It's highly likely that there's nothing wrong with any ignition
component.

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