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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI199590 BASE, 2.8 K, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/O CODESSYMPTOMSENGINE LACKS POWER
1995 Audi 90 Base, 2.8 K, Automatic

Engine Lacks Power

1995 Audi 90 Base, 2.8 K, AutomaticSECTION Engine Lacks Power
  • Ensure throttle valve opens completely when accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
  • Check for limited airflow sensor plate travel caused by defective screen in airflow sensor plate boot.
  • Ensure air intake system is unrestricted.
  • Ensure fuel system pressure and volume are correct.
  • Ensure base timing is correct and timing advance system is functional.
  • Check engine coolant temperature sensor operation.
  • Check transmission for correct downshift (A/T).
  • Check fuel tank filler tube for tampering of restrictor. If tampering has occurred, check catalytic converter for lead contamination and exhaust system restriction.
  • Check for poor quality fuel containing insufficient cleaning additives.
NOTE: Prolonged use of poor quality fuel can cause injector clogging and carbon build-up on intake system.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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