[V8] V8Q Still no start

Eric Devansky edevansky at gmail.com
Mon Oct 3 10:33:41 EDT 2005


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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