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help with weird engine screeching--89 200q
Hi List,
Does anyone have any ideas what is going on with this car?
Background:
For a few days now, my 89 200q has been refusing to start. The problem
cropped up after I had just finished flushing and changing the coolant
(phosphate free). The starter cranks fine, but the engine will not fire up.
I have checked all hoses and replaced the suspect ones. I have checked the
hall sender connector,. ignition coil connector, engine sensors. Using the
no-start ECU self-diagnostic test, the ECU sometimes gives me codes (2222-bad
pressure sensor, 2342-bad lambda sensor, 2224--overboost, WG pressure) but it
also sometimes gives me 4444--no faults. In either instance, the car still
won't start.
Occasionally, the engine will fire up briefly, then sputter out. When it does
run, it emits a horrible screeching whine, like a badly slipping v-belt, but
with a grinding tone. The noise is not from any of the v-belts.
Any ideas gratefully accepted.
Thanks!
Adam
87 5kcst
89 200q