Re: Timing belt tensioner question...

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Well, I stand corrected!  A few questions, then--
-Is the procedure the same as the other cars (connect for 4 seconds,
then disconnect and read flashes)?
-Is there a listing of the V6-specific trouble codes somewhere?
-In the manual the jumper has two connections per side, do you need to
jump both or just one?

Thanks!
-- 
Elliott

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Chris Newbold wrote:
> 
> Elliott Potter wrote:
> >
> > Phil Payne wrote:
> > >
> > > In message <...> pollock@leia.eng.pko.dec.com writes:
> > > [...]
> > > I suggest you pull the codes and be prepared for the finger to be
> > > pointed at the OXS sensor.
> >
> > That would be nice, wouldn't it?  Can't pull the codes on the '92+ (?)
> > cars without the VAG1551 scan tool.  OXS sounds promising, though, or
> > possibly a slightly clogged exhaust?  That would account for nice idling
> > and holding but poor acceleration.
> 
> You can get codes from the the V6 ECU just like most other Audis;
> I do all the time :-)
> 
> You just need a paper clip or other suitable wire to shorts the pins
> in the fuse box; that starts the dump by blinking the "Check Engine"
> light. (I forget which pins, though I can look it up if anyone needs
> to know.)
> 
> Like the older ECUs, you don't get the more detailed info about the
> code that a 1551 can extract, but hey. I must say, though, I've never
> had a code stored _without_ the Check Engine light coming on. I think
> that must be a change from the I5 ECUs....
> 
> For the original poster: make sure they replaced the spark plugs at
> the 60K service. I've found the V6 to be very sensitive to plug
> age. I also agree with Phil that one (or, $$$, both) of the O2 sensors
> could be letting go. Mine went at about 45K miles...
> 
> -Chris
> 1993 90CS 67k miles