[s-cars] Bad miss on S6 Avant

[Tom Green]

I recommend starting at the beginning, Rob.

Does the MIL (check engine light) come on with the engine running?
Have you checked for codes stored in the ECU?  Use VAG-COM or
<http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/> troubleshooting.

Many problems will not cause codes, but this is the place to start.   
Then,
if required, unplug injectors one at a time to try to isolate the  
miss to one
cylinder, or not.

I think Stabilant is a 3M product, dealer or electronics shop.  A good
alternative is Caig Laboratories DeOxit and Gold cleaners and
protection.  Available online or at Radio Shack.  <http:// 
store.caig.com/>
I think the bottles with brush applicator work best for contacts with no
waste like sprays have.  The little 100ml tubes are about a years  
supply.

The wiping action of making and breaking the contacts in the connector
should remove enough oxidation to make a good contact.  The cleaner
is best for long term insurance.

Tom  '95 S6
           '95 S6 avant




> Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 23:49:55 -0500 (CDT)
> From: rdeis at io.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Bad miss on S6 Avant
> To: "Rich Assarabowski" <konecc at snet.net>
> Cc: rdeis at io.com, s-car-list at audifans.com
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>> First thing I always check on any signs of misfire are the spark  
>> plugs,
>> these engines are notorious for plugs loosening up, even when  
>> torqued to
>> spec.
>
> Will do. I'll check the MAF, too-- suggestions where I might find a
> stabalnt locally, or is it srtictly mail oder type stuff?
>
> The boots are new, but I'll make sure they are seated correctly and  
> greased.
>
> --Rob Deis
> 95 S6 Avant, Green.
> (Purchased for the kid capacity!)