Sold Saving an Audi 80. Saved und Sold.

[BorniteIdentity]

I should add... it was strapped down before we went off. Also, inspected at regular intervals!

 

[twosmoke300]

You can have my running motd one for 450 !

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

[Guest Hooli]

I'd forgot about this, great to see it's saved.

[bezzabsa]

always thought the estate version had better proportions than the saloon ..

Good luck with getting her going

[Split_Pin]

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.

[twosmoke300]

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

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

[Vince70]

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]

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!

[cobblers]

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.

[Ghosty]

You need an adapter for the diagnostic port on these.

And VCDS/VAGCOM.

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

[Guest Hooli]

Hurrah for almost progress.

[alf892]

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]

€35 for happy ending mister?

 

 

Huge thanks again to AS Hero Alf892.

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

[320touring]

Good to see a positive outcome on this one:)

[BorniteIdentity]

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 (!)

[doug]

10 out of 10 for effort and perseverance.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Yay! Great to finally see it alive again.

As an aside, that some airbrushing on the RV. Does the owner wear a wolf jumper?

[holbeck]

Well done guys. I've a soft spot for these.

[richardthestag]

truly is the money shot

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

[alf892]

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

[BorniteIdentity]

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!

[alf892]

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

[Shep Shepherd]

Everyone loves a happy ending

 

The 80 was the last good Audi, in my opinion.

[Guest Hooli]

Hurrah for a happy ending.

[bezzabsa]

sounds BETTER than any VAG items from today!!!!