Audi 90 Coupe 2.3 Doch (7a)

[marcisantons]

I have big problem!

The engine don't start with starter. The starter is working and engine is turning, but the're no spark!!
but when i push my car from a hill - it starts and works properly/
and again, when i strat with starter . nothing hapens, - no spark!!!

coul somebodey help me please!!

[evo1couperacing]

Try removing the electrical connections to the starter and clean the terminals. Make sure battery is disconnected. They have a tendency to get gummed up and corroded. Post back if problem persists. Greg!

[markwilson2151]

I think the fuel is not reaching to engine.check it.

[evo1couperacing]

No...if he says the car runs fine when he bump starts it that means he is getting fuel. Belive me these 20v starters are garbage from the factory. Like I said try cleaning the terminals connecting the starter and see if that helps. Worked for me. Then eventually I just put a new one in it's place!

[Cymnore]

The engine fail to have spark if the distributor is on incorrect position. Try turning it left and right slowly in same time when your friend is starting the engine. When the engine starts, it is on right position. It can only be about a few millimetres wrong and car's sensors fail the computer and stop giving spark. If the distributor have turned on its own while driving, you may need a new distributor soon. I had exactly the same problem with my 7a engine, it worked normally for three weeks after positioning the distributor and now I'm on need of new one becouse the old one is worn-out too badly.

[dnachristen]

Think simpler....

Put a test meter on the positive and negative of the coil. You should have 12v+

Now keep it on there and have someone turn the engine over. If the voltage drops, you have a bad ignition switch.

If your by yourself... You can always turn the key to the run position and kick the starter manually with a screwdriver, or Start button... I would go with a start button. If it starts you know the problem.... replace the ignition switch, or run a temporary starter button into the cab until you get it replaced.

[evo1couperacing]

Yeah good call on the tester, but I think Cymnore might be dead right on this one. These dizzy's are very tempermental and so is the hall sensor attached to them. 1 degree out in timing will set off codes on the ECU and put the car in shut down mode so it does not do any internal damage to itself. Good call aswell Cymnore!

[87coupegt]

sounds like the amplifier is at fault if you have no spark if you ask me.