Re: 5KT starting problems

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> Mine 1990 Audi 100 also has a starting problem
> (lots of cranking required).  I discovered someting
> today.  My fuel pump appears to run intermittantly.
>  It normally runs for about 3 seconds when the
> key is swithced on before cranking.  Then when
> cranked it cranks pretty good.

That 3 second thing is cool, and intentional.  It primes or recharges
the fuel line pressure (IMO).  But only for a few seconds, then the pump
doesn;t run til it gets spark info from the coil.

> 
> However, sometimes the pump doesn't run when the
> ignition switch is turned on.  When this happens
> it usually cranks for a long time before starting.

That's not cool.  I think mine may do this once in a while, I blame the
VW Fox fusebox for now.

Nice idea about the buzzer for the CSV function.  Hmmm, how about one
for when the FPR is on.  And for the Rad fan...

How about a whole Jet Plane Cockpit row of LED's to track intermittent
old car functions?

-- 
Huw Powell

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

82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250

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