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

[Buchholz, Steven]

Welcome to the club Chris!

Scott Mockry's website has full detail on the trouble codes ... but I'm
a bit surprised you couldn't get them yourself ... 

My recommendation is not to try swapping things like a MAF unless you've
got a clear indication it is faulty.  Decode the DTCs and let that guide
your troubleshooting.  The OXS and FP Regulator are far more often
culprits ... 

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
> Can't make the Lime Rock event; work is very busy and my cars are
> roadworthy; mostly, but not trackworthy....
> have fun at the event!  Nate may have a used MAF for me to try.
> Chris
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> 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