1990 Audi 80 1.8 Cutting Out ? Help Please

audi80er · 09-08-2007, 04:20 AM

HI
I Have a 1990 audi 80i 1.8 the problem is after a couple of minutes running the engine will cut out then it will restart and happen again changed the ignition module but still doing it any advice anyone please !!!!!!!!!

a8 tech · 09-09-2007, 08:44 AM

Check the monopoint injection base mount for air leaks.

audi80er · 09-09-2007, 05:01 PM

hi mate
thanks for reply car is a 1990 80E with KE jetronic system fitted JN engine code
car has only done 100k and runs like a watch then after about 5 mins it cuts out then starts back up straight away i was thinking electrical ???
any advice will be gratefully recieved
cheers K

a8 tech · 09-09-2007, 05:06 PM

KE JETRONIC,sound like coolant sender or cold start injector,disconnect both and try that failing that check hall sender in dizzy or idle stabilisation valve

audi80er · 09-09-2007, 05:35 PM

cheers mate
thanks for advice try that tommorrow do you know if this year of car has a facility to store fault codes and if so where do i find it ??
cheers K

a8 tech · 09-09-2007, 05:41 PM

VAS5051-2.jpg 2pin-sockets.jpg this early type diagnostic port will be inside the fuse box under the bonnet near the wiper motor inside the fuse box

modded_coupe · 09-17-2007, 09:49 PM

it could be the fuel pump coz i had similar problem on my coupe e wen i first got it . it would start then just cut out bout five to ten mins later so i chaged the fuel pump and it woz ok after that. can you hear the fuel pump wen you turn the ignition on?

09-08-2007, 04:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
audi80er Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	1990 Audi 80 1.8 Cutting Out ? Help Please HI I Have a 1990 audi 80i 1.8 the problem is after a couple of minutes running the engine will cut out then it will restart and happen again changed the ignition module but still doing it any advice anyone please !!!!!!!!!

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a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 649 Gallery: (0)	Check the monopoint injection base mount for air leaks. __________________ i use vag com 805

09-09-2007, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 649 Gallery: (0)	KE JETRONIC,sound like coolant sender or cold start injector,disconnect both and try that failing that check hall sender in dizzy or idle stabilisation valve __________________ i use vag com 805

09-09-2007, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
a8 tech Expert Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: not telling you Posts: 649 Gallery: (0)	VAS5051-2.jpg 2pin-sockets.jpg this early type diagnostic port will be inside the fuse box under the bonnet near the wiper motor inside the fuse box __________________ i use vag com 805 Last edited by a8 tech : 09-09-2007 at 05:50 PM.

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09-09-2007, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
audi80er Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	hi mate thanks for reply car is a 1990 80E with KE jetronic system fitted JN engine code car has only done 100k and runs like a watch then after about 5 mins it cuts out then starts back up straight away i was thinking electrical ??? any advice will be gratefully recieved cheers K

09-09-2007, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
audi80er Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	cheers mate thanks for advice try that tommorrow do you know if this year of car has a facility to store fault codes and if so where do i find it ?? cheers K

09-17-2007, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
modded_coupe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Gallery: (0)	it could be the fuel pump coz i had similar problem on my coupe e wen i first got it . it would start then just cut out bout five to ten mins later so i chaged the fuel pump and it woz ok after that. can you hear the fuel pump wen you turn the ignition on?

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