Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

I dont know if all the lights came on on the dash but it was
almost like someone just shut the key off and the engine instanly shut
down but nothing else in the car shut off or interupted.

Is there an easy way to get the ecu codes without needing a computer
reader and how do i do it if u can read them without a special computer?

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

Wild Bill wrote:

> I dont know if all the lights came on on the dash but it was
> almost like someone just shut the key off and the engine instanly shut
> down but nothing else in the car shut off or interupted.
>
> Is there an easy way to get the ecu codes without needing a computer
> reader and how do i do it if u can read them without a special computer?
>

There is a method for pulling the codes but you would need a manual to interpret
them.

Based on your feeling that it is turning over with little resistance and no
spark I would guess that you did loose the timing belt. Sorry.

The previous owner may have changed the belt but there are other items involved
in the job like tensioners, idler pulleys, water pumps ... that can also cause
the failure. If they all had not been changed then the job was not done
correctly and I think that you have paid the price.

Flat bed to an Audi shop to verify.

Nice car to have that happen but it sure sounds like that is the problem.

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

Wild Bill wrote:

> I dont know if all the lights came on on the dash but it was
> almost like someone just shut the key off and the engine instanly shut
> down but nothing else in the car shut off or interupted.
>
> Is there an easy way to get the ecu codes without needing a computer
> reader and how do i do it if u can read them without a special computer?
>

There is a method for pulling the codes but you would need a manual to interpret
them.

Based on your feeling that it is turning over with little resistance and no
spark I would guess that you did loose the timing belt. Sorry.

The previous owner may have changed the belt but there are other items involved
in the job like tensioners, idler pulleys, water pumps ... that can also cause
the failure. If they all had not been changed then the job was not done
correctly and I think that you have paid the price.

Flat bed to an Audi shop to verify.

Nice car to have that happen but it sure sounds like that is the problem.

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

Wild Bill wrote:

> I dont know if all the lights came on on the dash but it was
> almost like someone just shut the key off and the engine instanly shut
> down but nothing else in the car shut off or interupted.
>
> Is there an easy way to get the ecu codes without needing a computer
> reader and how do i do it if u can read them without a special computer?
>

There is a method for pulling the codes but you would need a manual to interpret
them.

Based on your feeling that it is turning over with little resistance and no
spark I would guess that you did loose the timing belt. Sorry.

The previous owner may have changed the belt but there are other items involved
in the job like tensioners, idler pulleys, water pumps ... that can also cause
the failure. If they all had not been changed then the job was not done
correctly and I think that you have paid the price.

Flat bed to an Audi shop to verify.

Nice car to have that happen but it sure sounds like that is the problem.

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

Wild Bill wrote:

> I dont know if all the lights came on on the dash but it was
> almost like someone just shut the key off and the engine instanly shut
> down but nothing else in the car shut off or interupted.
>
> Is there an easy way to get the ecu codes without needing a computer
> reader and how do i do it if u can read them without a special computer?
>

There is a method for pulling the codes but you would need a manual to interpret
them.

Based on your feeling that it is turning over with little resistance and no
spark I would guess that you did loose the timing belt. Sorry.

The previous owner may have changed the belt but there are other items involved
in the job like tensioners, idler pulleys, water pumps ... that can also cause
the failure. If they all had not been changed then the job was not done
correctly and I think that you have paid the price.

Flat bed to an Audi shop to verify.

Nice car to have that happen but it sure sounds like that is the problem.

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

On 16 Jan 2007 19:07:52 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:

>i sure hope its not the timing belt.

Sorry, Bill, but it sounds like a timing belt. The engine would not
just suddenly shut off if the oil light came on. Chances are you ate
some valves. Tow it to an Audi dealer or have a mech look at it
wherever it is. It will be an expensive repair and may not be worth
it considering the age of the car. Good luck.

Dave
RS6

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

On 16 Jan 2007 19:07:52 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:

>i sure hope its not the timing belt.

Sorry, Bill, but it sounds like a timing belt. The engine would not
just suddenly shut off if the oil light came on. Chances are you ate
some valves. Tow it to an Audi dealer or have a mech look at it
wherever it is. It will be an expensive repair and may not be worth
it considering the age of the car. Good luck.

Dave
RS6

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

On 16 Jan 2007 19:07:52 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:

>i sure hope its not the timing belt.

Sorry, Bill, but it sounds like a timing belt. The engine would not
just suddenly shut off if the oil light came on. Chances are you ate
some valves. Tow it to an Audi dealer or have a mech look at it
wherever it is. It will be an expensive repair and may not be worth
it considering the age of the car. Good luck.

Dave
RS6

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

On 16 Jan 2007 19:07:52 -0800, "Wild Bill" <Duckhnter83@aol.com>
wrote:

>i sure hope its not the timing belt.

Sorry, Bill, but it sounds like a timing belt. The engine would not
just suddenly shut off if the oil light came on. Chances are you ate
some valves. Tow it to an Audi dealer or have a mech look at it
wherever it is. It will be an expensive repair and may not be worth
it considering the age of the car. Good luck.

Dave
RS6

Re: 1990 audi V8 Quattro problem
 

can u pull the distributor caps off and check to see if they are
turning would that tell u if the timing belt broke or not?