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Engine - Poor Performance, No Start




90audi01

28-90-T01 Engine - Will Not Start, Poor Performance
Jan 90


Cause: Excessive resistance in ignition wire connectors may cause connections to overheat and decay distributor cap. only terminals supplied by vendor "Beru" effected.


Production: A. Improved wire connectors introduced (SOP M.Y. 1989)

As of: March 1988

VIN: 44_KN000102


B. Improved connectors from vendor Beru can be recognized by a "bump" on the rubber cover of the connector. (See illustration below)

As of: SOP 1990 M.Y.


Service: Replace part as needed. Parts Department supplies only improved version.
5000 100/200 M.Y. 1984-90