[s-cars] starting problem

[Paul Friedenberg]

Guys,

Rather than spray fuel all over the engine compartment, I would rather just
listen for the fuel pump. Pretty easy with our loud pumps.






>From: "Cody Payne" <Cody.Payne at bconnected.com>
>To: <mark_ragno at agilent.com>, <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>Subject: RE: [s-cars] starting problem
>Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 12:33:38 -0700
>
>Sounds like a fuel pump to me...possibly.  I had the exact same behavior on
>my 92.  To test you can disconnect the fuel filter line-in and try to start
>it and see if fuel is coming out.  Be very careful that the car engine is
>COLD as you don't want any fires.  Maybe put a rag right there to catch any
>fuel.  You could also remove the spare tire and have someone listen while
>you try to turn it over to hear the fuel pump.  If you hear it struggling
>try to take rubber mallet hammer to the bottom of the gas tank to see if
>that frees up the pump.
>
>Good Luck
>
>cp
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: mark_ragno at agilent.com [mailto:mark_ragno at agilent.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 12:18 PM
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: [s-cars] starting problem
>
>
>All of a sudden my S6 is beginning to have starting problems.
>Most of the time when I turn the ignition it starts right up.
>But lately (last few days) when I turn the ignition the engine turns but
>the car will not actually start.
>If I stop and wait a few minutes (which seems like an eternity) and then
>try the ignition again it starts right up.
>
>Anyone have ideas of what is happening?
>
>Ragu-
>95.5 S6
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