Re: Car unused for 3 days - now it won't start. Any ideas anyone ?

[thyrsted2@olsy.dk (Kenn Thyrsted)]

Thanks for the advice.

Actually the engine started after a firm, but light "neandertahl" punch on
the fueldistributor just above the FUEL-pressure frequency-valve..

But i've got other problems now...

/Kenn

----- Original Message -----
From: Bernard Littau <bernardl@acumenassociates.com>
To: Kenn Thyrsted <thyrsted2@olsy.dk>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 5:19 AM
Subject: Re: Car unused for 3 days - now it won't start. Any ideas anyone ?


> Hi Kenn,
>
> Unlikely the freq valve (like, no chance) as this controls the boost from
> the turbo by limiting the boost.  Not an issue for starting.
>
> I would say, as you likely surmised, the dry plugs point to the fuel
> delivery system as a likely problem.
>
> Can you crank it a pull the codes?  Do you have the Bentley?  I would work
> through the won't start path the Bentley describes before I did too much
> else.  Even though it seems it is not getting fuel, that may be due to a
> Hall Sensor or some other unfathomable item being non-functional.
>
> I'm new at this level of Audi stuff, so I won't be too much more help.
Good
> Luck!
>
> Bernard Littau
> Woodinville, WA
> '88 5kcstq
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kenn Thyrsted <thyrsted2@olsy.dk>
> To: Quattropedia <quattro@audifans.com>
> Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 2:03 PM
> Subject: Car unused for 3 days - now it won't start. Any ideas anyone ?
>
>
> >Hi guys.
> >
> >I left my car in the garage unused for 3 days, and now it wont start.
> >Cranks OK.
> >Ignition OK
> >Fuel pump running.
> >FP relay clicking.
> >Spark plugs absolutely dry.
> >Engine runs briefly if "hand primed" through the spark-plugholes.
> >
> >Obviously something CIS-related.
> >Maybe the freq-valve - but how do i test it ?
> >maybe...
> >ANY help on what to test, and howto would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Kenn
> >'87 200 TQavant (at present just as useful as any non-starting 2wd )
> >
> >
>