Re: 200tq slow start

[Mark <mconnor@frontiernet.net>]

Matt,

	Hi. I don't know if this is your problem but I had a similar experience
with my 1986 Audi 5K.  About 2 years ago it developed a starting
problem.  It acted like a fuel problem since I had to crank on it easily
over a minute before it would fire.  Once it started it was fine. You
could shut the car back off and start it again immediately with no
problems.  I took it to my trusted Audi mechanic and he said the problem
was in a check valve located inside the fuel tank or on the rear fuel
pump. (I can't remember which).  I think it was inside the fuel tank. 
At any rate, he replaced the check valve and the car ran flawlessly
again.  Hope this information helps.  Good Luck!

Mark

'82 Audi 5K-S
'86 Audi 5K-CS
'87 Audi 5K-TQ
'90 Audi V8

Sounder99@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I know I have seen some discussion about this before, but my 90 200tq is a
> very slow cold starter.  It usually takes a good five seconds of cranking to
> start.  The car is well tuned and runs like a top.  My 89 200t always started
> on the first crank, even when it wasn't in top running shape.  I remember some
> talk about faulty fuel injectors mut I'm not sure.  I also don't seem to get
> as good of gas mileageas I should.  I see less than 23 miles per gallon on the
> freeway on long trips.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> Matt Jackson
> 1990 200 tq
> Kent, WA