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Distributor - Squealing/Whining Noise at Cold Start


91audi03

Group: 28

Number: 91-01

Date: 1/31/91


Subject: Ignition Distributor - Squealing/Whining Noise From Engine Upon Initial Cold Start

80/90 (w/NG Engine), 100/1000 (w/ NF Engine)
Model(s): 200 (w/MC Engine) M.Y. 1990


Condition:

Upper ignition distributor bushing is not sufficiently lubricated.


Production:

Quality improvements in assembly at vendor.

Production dates affected:
10/89 to 02/90

Vehicles affected:

80/90: VIN: 8A_LA080000 to 8A_LA234000
100/200: VIN: 44_LN027000 to 44_LN075000


Service:

Replace distributor.