[s-cars] Help!

[Philip Mische]

Sounds to me like the dreaded, but all too common, Power Output Stage
failure.  Check the http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/ site, specifically
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/S4_Ignition.htm for a simple troubleshooting
procedure.  If you find that one of the "channels" is bad you'll also find a
proc for switching over to your spare channel.

Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Sevel" <jeffsevel at hotmail.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:10 PM
Subject: [s-cars] Help!


> Driving home last night, I noticed my 95.5s6 began to idle
> strangely...almost a rumble. I was stuck in some stop and go
traffic...when
> I shifted into 2nd and gave it some gas, there was very little power. No
> strange noises...RPM's seemed to be normal, but it felt as if my
accleration
> was at 50% normal...back down to a roll and the car seemed to vibrate and
> shake a bit. After my initial panic, shopped at Chevron for a fresh
fill-up
> of 92 and went a few miles home to check the vitals, leaks, etc. I was
down
> about 3/4 qt of oil (due for my oil change in 500 miles). It's been a
super
> hot summer in Seattle and I have had to do some commuting lately, so I
> understand this could have had some affect on oil consumption. I keep my
> engine clean, so now new signs of leaks or anything. No warning lights on
> the dash. Oil pressure fine. After adding the oil, started her up and the
> engine sounded fine...then gave it a little gas, and back to that same
> shaky, rumbling idle. No apparent noises or nocking, pinging, etc. But I
was
> too afraid to drive her around the block.
>
> My trused mechanic will be back onl Monday am, but I am a bit desperate to
> get some feedback beforehand. Cub (of the highly recommended Redmond
> Werkshop) if you pick this up please give me a call. Otherwise, can anyone
> out there help me troubleshoot? I cant sleep until I figure what is
causing
> this. As always, I have my fingers crossed that it's nothing major.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Jeff
> 95.5 S6
> 206-779-6234
>
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