Re: '86 505 Turbo won't start
Frank DeWitt (frank@lbpinc.com)
Fri, 18 Apr 1997 10:20:55 -0400
to have the mechanic tell me the
>fault is "something electrical" in the fuel injection system. I was
>told the system runs too rich and floods/fouls out. The guy
>wanted me to commit to $800-$1,000 on the basis of "could be
>the oxygen sensor, the computer....". Ouch!
>
> I replaced the rear fuel pump ($400) in late December 96. It still
>whirrs when I turn the key. Otherwise I never seem to get more
>than a stumble out of the engine after running the starter longer
>than I would like. Am clueless to corrective action at this point and
>really lack the spare cash to have the car towed to Loy's for a big
>repair bill. It would be nice to have this car running again instead
>of becoming a tax writeoff from the Salvation Army.
>
>Assistance appreciated in advance.
>
>Regards,
>Charlie
>
>That car has a Bosh fuel injection system in it. I have never had trouble
with the fuel injection in a Peugeot but I had a lot of trouble with the
same system in my son's Audi. The main thing you need to know is they are
not rocket science, they can be trouble shot by regular people.
I would either
1. Buy the Bosh book (Bosh Fuel Injection & Engine Management) (ISBN 0 8376
0300-5) and set to work fixing it. It doesn't take a lot of special tools.
The worst it could get is that you would need to buy or make a presser gage
set up. (I rigged one from a compression tester.) If you have a technical
mind and you never give up you will be able to fix that car.
or
2. Find a VW mechanic who can convince you (or has convinced your
VW owner friends) that he knows Bosh fuel injection. I only say VW because
there are a lot of VWs out there. The parts look the same and except for
calibration they are the same. (There not interchangeable but the mechanic
will recognize them and know how to trouble shoot them.)
Frank DeWitt
2365 Cox Rd.
Holcomb NY. 14469
716 624 3052
EMAIL frank@lbpinc.com
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