[V8] Re: new V8 owner; first set of questions.

[SuffolkD at aol.com]

Chris:  Congrats on your pick-up I have Vag-com I can bring to you or LRP for 
the event....... -Scott by BOSTON

> From: "Miller, Chris" <>
> Just drove home a new to me 1993, pearl with black interior, with a
> number of issues.
> Fixed the "loose rack"; got the sunroof to close; currently drying out
> the interior.  The paint clearcoat issues remain...  Need to inspect the
> timing belt as there are few records with the car...then replace the
> front outer CV boot.
> 
> Part way home the fuel mileage suddenly plummetted, and the car ran very
> rich with the check engine light.  On decel (fuel cut) check engine
> light goes out.  At first intermittent; soon became major power loss and
> 10mpg.  I'm sure the plugs are pretty fouled.  Managed to limp all the
> way home.
> 
> I borrowed Vag-com and got some codes, but don't have info on them
> handy.  Listed below.
> 
> Several leaks; looks like at the pump (o-rings); plus I get an oil leak
> and smoke at the plenum on the passenger's side.
> 
> No A/C; will have to add a charge to find the leak(s).
> 
> -----------
> 5 Faults Found:
> 00561 - Mixture Adaptation
>             13-10 - Adaptation Limit (Mul) Not Reached - Intermittent
> 00524 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
>             03-00 - Please Register/Activate
> 00525 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
>             03-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
> 00537 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
>             08-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent
> 00513 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs
>             03-00 - Please Register/Activate
> Readiness: N/A
> ----------
> trans
> VAG-COM Version: Release  311.2-N
> 
> Control Module Part Number: 441 927 156 Q  
>   Component and/or Version: AG4 GETRIEBE 018    D02 
>            Software Coding: PMC 0
>             Work Shop Code: 0260002199
> 1 Fault Found:
> 00526 - Brake Light Switch-F
>         03-00 - No Signal
> ---------------------
> 
> Chris
>