[V8] UPDATE Engine Trouble (v6 - but still Audi)

[Jason Wilkerson]

Ok, how do I test?  Any ideas?

--- On Sat, 10/24/09, MendezWerks <mendezwerks at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: MendezWerks <mendezwerks at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] UPDATE Engine Trouble (v6 - but still Audi)
> To: "Jason Wilkerson" <wilke_jb at yahoo.com>
> Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 6:03 PM
> Try the ignition module (spark). If
> it is the original, it should be brown in color. It should
> be mounted by the air box, or on the passengers side fire
> wall.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> On Oct 24, 2009, at 4:41 PM, Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > Ok, time for an update.  I will warn you I am
> more confused then ever now.
> > 
> > Went to work on it today - tested compression, found
> same compression numbers I found 6mo ago (when it was
> running, BTW).  Around 180 psi all around.  Good
> numbers.
> > 
> > Then I checked spark - Mind you I assumed that I had
> spark because it would cough and sputter with starting
> fluid? - guess what, no spark?  What is the deal with
> that - I'm thinking that it would try to start with fluid
> because of compression?  Does that sound crazy? 
> Anyway, I tryed 6 different plugs, all 3 coils, different
> wires - still couldn't get it to spark.  What is the
> deal.
> > 
> > I'm still not sure that I'm getting fuel out of the
> injectors, none of the plugs were wet though so it seems as
> if it isn't getting into the cylinders.
> > 
> > I pulled the codes - 4444 - no codes present.
> > 
> > I even tried a new key switch, because it has had
> trouble in the past - no change.
> > 
> > So - my three current theorys are the following:
> > 
> > 1. The oil leak and loss of pressure is totally
> unrelated to the no start problem and something like the
> computer is fried?(hard to belive, I know - but belive it or
> not I have had something like this happen before)
> > 
> > 2. There is some sort of interlock that stops fuel and
> spark if oil pressure drops to protect the engine? Again,
> I'm not that familiar with this car or it's electrics and I
> don't have a service manual that I can use.
> > 
> > 3. The engine got hot because of lack of oil and fried
> something electrical?
> > 
> > So far, everyones suggestions have been very helpful
> and sent me to look in various directions - I know the
> answer is out there - and I'll bet money that someone on
> this list has it.  Thanks all.
> > 
> > 
> > 
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