Re: Idle Fluctuation

[Leah Mueller <muellerl@cadvision.com>]

Patrick, does the 88 80q also have the ISV for idle stablization?  Is so,
that would the be first place to check and clean with carb cleaner or WD40.

David

>From: Patrick Foley <mustang@surferdude.com>
>Subject: Idle Fluctuation
>Hi All-
>I am new to the list and have a question.  I own a 1988 80 quattro.
>The problem I just recently started having is that the idle surges up
>and down after the car is at normal operating temperature.  It doesn't
>do it when the car is cold.
I took it to the Audi dealer and was told the trouble codes say it needs
>a new mass air flow sensor.  They would have to order the part which
>goes for $700. + and shipping, plus about an hour and a half for labor.
>Does this sound reasonable?
>I anyone has any ideas on how I might save some money on this, or other
>causes of this symptom and their fixes, I would greatly appreciate it.
>Thanks,
>Patrick