[V8] V8Q Still no start

Eric Devansky edevansky at gmail.com
Sun Nov 13 13:18:45 EST 2005


Sorry to bring up this dead thread but. I pulled the connector for the ecu,
but none of the pins are numbered, where do I begin counting to find the
ones mentioned in the below e-mail?

Thanks!
~Eric

On 10/4/05, Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Pin 19 or 54 are both the same. They are the shield for the coax cable
> going to the sensors. Pin 48 is also shared between the sensors. So, you
> check between one of those (48 I think) and 49 for the Timing sensor, and
> one of those and 47 for the RPM sensor. Check between them adn 49,48 for the
> Timing sensor. You are looking for around 1000 ohms. Let me know if you have
> any other questions.
>  Tony Hoffman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Eric Devansky <edevansky at gmail.com>
> *To:* Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> *Sent:* Monday, October 03, 2005 8:46 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [V8] V8Q Still no start
>
> Tony~
> Thanks, I am going to go pull that panel off right now, I was thinking it
> was the silver box under the back seat, I am glad I checked.
>
> What pins should I look at?
>
> Thanks again for all of the help!
> ~Eric
>
>
> On 10/3/05, Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > It's above your left ffor on the drivers side. Pull the panel under the
> > steering column, and you'll see it and the trans control unit. The ECU is
> > the one on top.
> >  Tony Hoffman
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Eric Devansky <edevansky at gmail.com>
> >  *To:* Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> > *Cc:* v8 at audifans.com
> > *Sent:* Monday, October 03, 2005 7:33 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: [V8] V8Q Still no start
> >
> > Tony~
> > Pin location and specs would be great. Also where is the ECU located in
> > the '91 V8Q? I hate to ask such a dumb question, but I have driven the car a
> > total of 250 miles when this happened!
> >
> > Thanks for the help,
> > ~Eric
> >
> >
> > On 10/2/05, Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Eric,
> > > There are a couple of things you need to check. First, did you make
> > > sure to
> > > plug the RPM and Reference sensors into the right connectors? Also,
> > > did you
> > > replace the RPM sensor, not the reference sensor? If you have no
> > > bouncing
> > > tach, and no spark, it has nothing to do with the fuel delivery. There
> > > is
> > > something wrong in the delivery of the signal. Next step is probably
> > > to
> > > check the connections at the ECU. Maybe do the resistance check there.
> > > If
> > > you need help with pin location or specs, let me know. I have the
> > > manual
> > > right next to me.
> > >
> > > Tony Hoffman
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Eric Devansky" < edevansky at gmail.com>
> > > To: " v8 at audifans.com" <V8 at audifans.com>
> > > Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 8:41 AM
> > > Subject: [V8] V8Q Still no start
> > >
> > >
> > > >I replaced the RPM sensor and spark plugs yesterday with no change in
> > > the
> > > >no
> > > > start condition on my Audi.
> > > >
> > > > The engine cranks fine with a slightly different tone than normal,
> > > > compression is okay, low on one cyl, but okay on the others. The
> > > tach does
> > > > not bounce when cranking, and it is giving me the code for the RPM
> > > sensor.
> > > >
> > > > The car was driven and parked, and then would not start after that.
> > > >
> > > > What else should I check? I am thinking it could be fuel related,
> > > what's
> > > > the
> > > > best way to diagnose the fuel pump and relays?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > ~Eric
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