Re. 95 S6 computer problem

[Cody Forbes]

I agree that it is less common on the later style with the rectangular metal 
block that's welded on, BUT I have personally seen it happen.

-Cody

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From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 10:21 AM
To: <doyt at buckeye-express.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: Re. 95 S6 computer problem

> Doyt,
>
> It would not be out of the realm of possiblity that the timing pin is 
> broken.  However,
> as I recall the spring loaded flywheel that comes with most of the cars 
> that have AAN
> engine has more of a tab that does not break as easily as the pin on the 
> earlier
> flywheels.
>
> Did the mehcanic verify connectivity to the sensor from the Harness 
> connector?
>
> There are various codes and sensors related to this problem.  The timing 
> mark may be
> being sensed, but not in the appropriate "window" that requires the hall 
> sensor to be
> "open".  This could be a result of timing belt slop or hall sensor.
>
> I have a spare DME if you think that will help trouble-shoot.
>
> Ben
>
> [Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 15:07:37 -0400
> From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <doyt at buckeye-express.com>
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: 95 S6 computer problem
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> OK, my mechanic has an S6 in the shop and I'm interested in it....owner 
> not happy, may
> sell. Mechanic hasn't been able to fix the following problem and
> would like to borrow a good working Motronic computer   part #
> 4A0907551AA  to make sure he isn't dealing with a bad computer. Car won't 
> run.
>
> PROBLEM: 95.5 S6 computer read-out indicates inability to read the timing 
> mark on the
> flywheel. ACTION taken so far: Replaced sensor that reads the timing mark.
>
> RESULT: Computer continues to deny being able to read the timing mark.
>
> Open to suggestions, ideas, sources.
>
> Doyt Echelberger
> Ohio, USA]
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