To all,
Here I am again! The non-mechanic who is trying to take responsibility
for the care of his Audi -- I'm forced to as I can't afford to continue
to see my car monkey wired and destroyed, a car I totally enjoy.
Just a few days ago I got another bill for parts and labor to the tune of
$352 (Canadian). It never ran better after that work and now I do not
have spark from the coil.
Thanks to the Q-list mail, and the helpful suggestions and commnents re
my demise, I have: 1. became a student of Audi(its a little scarey for
me), 2. ordered a Bentley Manual (received it on Wednesday) and 3.
followed the instructions on page 28.52. Now I desperately need the
guidance of the Q-List Board.
Mr. Bentley's subject: Ignition coil (with power stage), checking.
1. Voltage at the battery ----------------------- 12.39 volts.
2. Voltage between terminals 1 and 2 on the
ignition coil power stage -------------------- 12.13 volts.
Note: These results are said to be ok.
3. Voltage between terminals 2 and 3 (with engine cranking - I smell gas
when I do this) changed randomly from 1.66 to 1.99. Mr Bentley says
2.0 volts is minimal and a range of 2.34 to 2.44 volts is average.
What do you think of this?
The Bently book says that I should check the wiring between terminal 2 of
the connector and terminal 16 of the "electronic ignition control unit,"
according to the wiring diagram.
If there isn't a break in the wiring between these treminals I am to
check the ignition coil.
MY PROBLEM: I don't know where to find the ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONTROL
UNIT. Where is the wiring diagram in the manual?
Checked on coils. Local VW dealership said coil for the Passat and Audi
are the same. They lent me one -- used -- not sure if it is ok as the car
still didn't start.
Pricing info: Passat coil 85.74 (Canadian)
Audi coil 127.03 (Canadian)
What do you think about this?
PLease help me with my problem.
Give me your thoughts. Every comment will be helpful to this newbie.
Thanks,
Larry