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Help! Can't start it up...
Dear Q-listers,
URGENT! I need all your helps, pls... Here's what happened to my
'89-90 (non-q):
1) This morning (temp outside: 56F), when I--first, started the engine
I heard a _not too loud_ pop sound from the engine area. The engine
was cranking, but it was not _fully_ started. (The engine sound liked
it was coughing/fought to idle, not smooth as usual, then it stopped
when I let go the key from the start position.)
2) Waited for 1-2 mins, then, restarted it again. The engine was
cranking but not completely started.
3) Checked the diagnostics...got all OKs.
4) Restarted it again, the same result in 2)
5) Restarted--w/ the gas pedal pushed to half way, the engine started
but its sound was very scary--like it was coughing w/ some
_intermittent/moderately loud popping sounds_. (Its sound liked the
engine fought to run at the idle rpm w/ the intermittent popping noise
in the background.) When I let go the gas pedal, it stalled right
away.
6) As of now, I can't start the engine, unless I pumped the gas half
way. (But the engine would run w/ a very horrible sound in 5)
7) Opened the oil cap & cranked the engine, the cam was turning OK.
8) Checked the dist. cap, rotor, spark plugs, it's OK--got a juice.
From all above, could you pls let me know...what went wrong w/ my 90.
Anyone BTDT, pls let me know the fix & how much $$$ it's going to cost
me. :(
MTIA,
Nat
'89-90 non-q (69+K miles & sick)
Internet: achoeypatkul@unicef.org
Note:
- I just had "60K services"--from a _lousy_ Audi dealer in NYC area
(Zumbach), back in June '97. (The dealer replaced the timing belt and
it seems the belt was loose--because it has the same rattle noise at
the ignition dist. as Wolff's the Beast.)
- I was verbally told by the above dealer that w/ the "60K services"
my car will automatically get 12K/12mons warranty from the Audi. Does
anyone of us know about this warranty? (If yes, how do I claim this
warranty from the Audi? Anyone BTDT?)