Re: A4 anti-stall feature?

[Eyvind Spangen <eyvind.spangen@c2i.net>]

On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:26:28 -0500, you wrote:

>I've heard that feature only works in garages with soccer moms wearing high
>heels wanting a new entry point into their living room from the garage....
>But really... I think all the Bosch engine management systems will start up
>the injectors at 1,000rpm or so to keep the engine from stalling in gear.
>So if it was gas'in it, it would be using hte cruise control motor probably
>to pull the pedal down/throttle open.  Try going in 1st gear at 1500rpm,
>then letting off and it should go down to 1,000rpm or so, then kick back up.

I've seen this "feature" on many cars, both Audi and non-Audi. A
friend of mine has got a '86 5kCS (NA I5 w/136 hp), it will "kick" in
at about 900 rpm to avoid the car from stalling. I think it's just the
idle controller giving the engine a bit more fuel. My dad's '90 Toyota
Camry exhibits the same behavior..

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