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Re: help with '84 4kq no start



Potential suspect, the temp sender on the bottom of the top coolant hose
flange.  Maybe the ecu always thinks the engine is warm... or worse.

Charles L Depenning wrote:
> 
> Hi folks-
> 
> First, sorry about the double post to the list re: the oil pressure bourdon
> tube gauge.  I've been having a heck of a time posting to the list and I
> just kept trying.
> 
> Second, I am having trouble with a friend's car (which I sold him). The car
> will barely idle and will not start cold, unless I provide a direct 12 volts
> to the cold start injector, AND jumper the fuel pump relay.  If I do not do
> both, it won't start.  I placed a known good F.P.R. in the bum car, still no
> start!  Once the car starts, it idles roughly but once revved up a bit, is
> ok.  Shut it off, and re-start usually works, but with some coaxing.  When
> it's warm I don't need to jump the cold start injector.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT