Audi 90 Trouble codes, Thanks I got the 90 started.

[Hugh Farfan <dpch@tbol.net>]

I got it started, it was missing the engine timing 2 fuse.  My uncle
said oh, I
did not know that was a working fuse, it seems he took it out thinking
that those
fuses on the side panel were "extras", and out it in his car for
something else
"Oh Boy",  Thanks to all who have helped.  After she started running I
checked
for trouble codes and I first got 4444, then i got 2132, 2121, 2132,
2312, (in
that order) i know them all except 2132, it is not listed on 20V list
with the
trouble codes.    The engine dosen't seem to have too much power, and as
it gets
to about 4K rpms it stops pulling.  Any response would be greatly
appreciated.
Could somebody please help me tackle the next epsisode of "As the Audi
Turns".

Hugh Farfan wrote:

> Its getting spark and gas, but it is still not starting, any more
> suggestions???  TIA
>
> Robert Myers wrote:
>
> > Hugh,
> >
> > A well adjusted Audi engine will normally start within about two
> > revolutions of the starter motor.  (Quickly, in other words.)
> >
> > Sounds like a possible fuel related problem.  Also possibly an
ignition
> > problem.
> >
> > Check to see that there actually is spark at the plugs.  Pull a plug
wire
> > and insert a screwdriver blade into the lead connectro.  Then place
the
> > screwdriver close to something metal on the engine.  See if there is
a
> > spark jumping from the screwdriver to the engine.
> >
> > Caution!  High voltage!  Be sure the screwdriver is pretty well
insulated.
> > It won't actually damage you but it will sure get your attention.
> >
> > If spark is present then the fuel systm just isn't delivering fuel.
If
> > there is no spark then we need to check more.  Pull the center wire
to the
> > distributor.  Check for spark there.  (Probably no difference
between this
> > location and at the plugs.)  Check the coil.  Make sure that all
wires are
> > connected.  Do you have a meter?  If so, check to seel that there
actually
> > is +12 volts at the input connector of the coil.  (The output is the
heavy
> > wire going to the distributor.)  There will be two other wires
attached to
> > the coil.  One provides +12 volts.  The other is ground.  (There may
also
> > be another wire for the tach.)
> >
> > Water in the fuel frozen and blocking flow?  You'll have to judge
this one.
> >  Add some Dry-Gas?
> >
> > Leaking injectors?  This will cause a reluctant start but shouldn't
prevent
> > a start completely.
> >
> > Fuel pump itself?  Fuel pump relay?
> >
> > Have someone else turn the ignition on while you are listening
inside the
> > trunk.  You should be able to hear the fuel pump.  If not, pull the
FP
> > relay and insert a wire jumper across the load leads.  Does the FP
run now?
> >  If so, start the car.  If not, the FP may be bad.  This would be
unusual.
> > The common failure mode involves a rather long term gradual
development of
> > noise until it finally gives up.
> >
> > Disconnect the fuel line after the filter.  See if fuel flows when
the
> > ignition is turned on.  Caution!  Fire hazard.  Don't let it run
long and
> > provide some sort of container to catch the fuel.  Flow rate should
be
> > fairly high.  If it isn't, try disconnecting the line before the
filter and
> > repeat the test.  If flow rate is significantly higher, the fuel
filter is
> > plugged.
> >
> > Take a close look at all the rubber under the hood.  See if you can
spot
> > something which might obviously be leaking air into the induction
system.
> > Excessively lean fuel mixtures won't ignite very well.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > At 10:48 PM 1/4/99 -0500, you wrote:
> > >My car has been driving fine up till  now.  As I pulled into my
parking
> > >lot the car began to lose a little power on acceleration.  After I
> > >parked the car and turned it off I decided to restart it and drive
it
> > >again to see if the loss of power was still there, it wasn't as
> > >noticeable.  So I just parked it and left it there for about 3
weeks,
> > >(went on vacation).  When I try to start it, it won't start, the
engine
> > >just turns but it wont catch, the battery is fully charged, I tried
to
> > >start it a numerous amount of times but she wouldn't start.
> > >I am in New York, so I was wondering if the frigid weather could be

> > >playing a part in this saga.
> > >    I thought I might try to pull any codes from the system, but I
am
> > >not sure on the exact procedure or the codes themselves.  Yes I
know I
> > >should buy a Bentley manual, but I haven't had the time nor money.
(I
> > >am in college now.)  I hope that this is an easy fix.  Any advise
would
> > >be greatly appreciated. Please Help, thanks in advanced.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > ___
> >    Bob