Re: '89 200TQ Start/Idle Woes...(Cont)

[mike posner <posne@cts.com>]

At 08:07 AM 11/26/98 -0500, Todd Joseph wrote:
>>Check for fuel injectors leaking down. Mine were replaced under warranty.
This  causes a surplus of raw fuel to puddle
on cold start ups, thus the need to  clear the fuel on the first
try. You can test  for this diagnosis with a  fuel pressure guage
to see if the injectors hold pressure for 30 minutes.  Mike Posner  
>>The first time I turn the key to start the car, it turns over but
>>doesn't start.  The second time, it always starts.  
>
>My mechanic says that the fuel pump is not coming on the first time I
>turn the key.  Could this be the relay?
>
>>After running for a while (~30 mins), it tends to stall at idle.
>>The Tach says ~700 RPM, but I'm not sure I can trust it given that the
>>instrument cluster needs to be properly grounded.  When the car
>>stalls, I have to let it sit for a few mins or so and then it starts
>>up.
>
>After ~30 mins, the car bucks at 3000 RPM (in at least 1st, 2nd, &
>3rd).  WHen I first start it up, the car does not buck over 3000 RPM.
>When it does stall, I have to pump the gas to get it to start up
>again.
>
>On a previous suggestion, I changed the plugs a few days ago. They
>were coated with a black oil-like substance that I'm told is petrol 
>from a rich mixture.  The housings were pretty well coated as well.
>
>I plan to take the car to Clair Audi in Dedham, MA. I'm looking for
>any tips on how to point them in the right direction.  If it's
>something simple, I'll give it a shot as well.
>
>At this point I plan to tell them what I have written above...
>
>Todd
>todd@connact.com