BorniteIdentity Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I should add... it was strapped down before we went off. Also, inspected at regular intervals! Braddon81, richardthestag, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 You can have my running motd one for 450 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 You can have my running motd one for 450 ! It’s a nice one you’ve got too! The lady didn’t want any money for it: just for it to live. I’ve said when it’s running I’ll take her out for a spin in it. Total costs for far are £50 for the ignition module and a crank sensor, £14 for some whiskey, probably £40 of diesel and whatever Chris will take for his time and for his sister’s generosity. If we can get it on the road for £200 then that’s a result. Dick Longbridge, danthecapriman, Jim Bell and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'd forgot about this, great to see it's saved. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 always thought the estate version had better proportions than the saloon ..Good luck with getting her going Datsuncog, forddeliveryboy and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Nice that the lady wanted to see it live rather than just pocketing £80 for scrap. I do like threads like this, hopefully you'll get it running without too much woe. mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Think I've just sold mine for 500 quid to some bloke that walked in off the street . Used to own one and wanted it . If he actually turns up at 10 today with the cash then I'm in the market for a wbod again Vince70 and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Right. Pls help. Pls respond. New crank sensor and ignition switch fitted. Still no car. With plug 1 un...err... unplugged... when you turn the key it sparks once and then no more. On that first spark it feels like it wants to fire, after that NOTHING. I reckon it’s the immobiliser. Thoughts? There’s definitely petrol getting to the plugs, so that’s been ruled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I had a very early 1994 Audi A4 which had the same engine as your motor (1.6 with a dizzy cap) and when I bought it the car had a different set of keys for the ignition and I plugged it into a code reader to put the airbag light off one day after changing the bulbs behind the dash and found loads of old codes for immobiliser issues so it could be that. Apparently it's quite a common problem and there's a cheap bodge which involves taking the cover off around the ignition and steering column and moving the immobiliser nearer the key when it's in the ignition. I really hope you get it running, I don't think you can get a better built car than an early 90s Audi.My old A4 was the best car I have ever had it was so well built and reliable I wish I never sold it. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Alf reckons he can blag a code reader - so that's a good idea. No EML on but that's not to say there aren't trace codes left on the ECU. Also, nice tip on the key. This is simple stuff an idiot like me can tackle, so we'll try it. TA! Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 If these are like the equivalent VW they will start and run for 2 seconds if the fault is the immobiliser. One spark is what you get when the coil gets power so I reckon it's a red herring. Ideally you need some diagnostics on it to confirm that it's getting cam and crank signals, but at the least make sure you've got continuity from the sensors to the ecu. My T25 (mk3 golf engine) did exactly this when a wire to the crank sensor chafed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 You need an adapter for the diagnostic port on these.And VCDS/VAGCOM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Cobblers you the man. Alf is going back with a meter tomorrow. It really does sound like it wants to run so hopefully we can track it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Hurrah for almost progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Yes..........I'm off to have a look tomorrow. Last week I took everything I needed except for meter! I just plan to have a look at what volts it has got where. As mentioned above it has had new crank sensor and the bit of loom that goes with it BorniteIdentity, billyboy406v6 and johngarty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 €35 for happy ending mister? Huge thanks again to AS Hero Alf892. trigger, Jim Bergerac, Vantman and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Just to offer a bit of detail. Once Alf stabbed it a few times with a multi-meter, he was left convinced that, despite reassurances of Bosch, it must be the distributor. This epiphany coincidentally timed with a genuine distributor appearing on eBay.de. 20 Euro plus postage and here we are! Next it’s an MOT, try to work out why the temp gauge doesn’t work and to get the ABS light off. richardthestag, nacho man, 320touring and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Good to see a positive outcome on this one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 I had an 80 of this age. Neither the fuel nor temp gauge's worked. Dry joints in the cluster, took about half an hour to pop apart and remedy.Well the fuel gauge also needed a repair effecting in tank too, but you get the idea.Nice one. Might as well nudge the airbag bulb out at the same time (!) Lacquer Peel and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 10 out of 10 for effort and perseverance. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yay! Great to finally see it alive again. As an aside, that some airbrushing on the RV. Does the owner wear a wolf jumper? Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well done guys. I've a soft spot for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 truly is the money shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Well done guys. I've a soft spot for these.They are a very handsome car, particularly from the side. The rear quarter is a work of art; they look agile and utilitarian all at the same time. This might well get pressed into daily service very soon. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 It started up a treat really.....took a bloody long time to wake the lifters up though. And the oil pump is driven off the dizzy which was a bugger to engage so I did have a nagging doubt it was in properly. Luckily it went quiet just be I lost my bottle. As MrB says temp gauge needs sorting and I need to time it up......I forgot my strobe. We gave it a short road test........ on private roads.......and it drives amazingly well......all mission critical items function anyway doug, BorniteIdentity, cpjitservices and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Yay! Great to finally see it alive again. As an aside, that some airbrushing on the RV. Does the owner wear a wolf jumper?Ha. No way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Ha. No way!Believe it or not that pic was a very expensive option! My BiL bought it new but it was a stock vehicle so got it free.........and he never did use those line dancing vouchers either before anyone asks BorniteIdentity and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Everyone loves a happy ending The 80 was the last good Audi, in my opinion. M'coli, alf892 and inconsistant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Hurrah for a happy ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 sounds BETTER than any VAG items from today!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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