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'87 5K CS TQ CHECK ENGINE light?!?!?!



In message <3337475E.3282@accunet.net> Jim & Bev writes:

> Tonight coming home from work the "Check Engine" light would flash on
> briefly when changing gears,  initially while under moderate boost and
> 4k rpm +.   The manual says could be a problem with low octane fuel, 
> knock sensors, or other ignition system problem.  (This is the little
> engine symbol with the lightening bolt thru it, not on the autocheck
> system, but on it's own dedicated panel light).

You have to pull the codes.  "2141" is bad gas.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club