JarloDon:
Hi Siena, kindly add me to your Whatsapp group. I need advice on car brand to purchase. Thanks a lot.

nuwell:
01) Audi
02) Quattro V8
03) 4,2L V8
04) 4-speed automatic
05) 1989
06) Not certain
07) Permanent AWD

03) Car doesn't start at all (engine cranks but does not fire)

Issue started when ignition key was changed.

Thanks Siena. My machine's been parked for a bit as a result. I will be glad to able to revive it soon

Siena:

I'll need a phone number...

Siena:
Yeecar and Ibrodex added.

Siena:


Hello bro.

I take it this is the original Audi V8 D11, that preceded the Audi A8? Engine code ABH. This is indeed a rare beast.

When you state the engine cranks, but doesn't fire, does it actually fire, run for about a second, then die? Are there any warning lights on the dash?

Do you have any other keys for the car?

Natty14:
Oga Siena plz help. I did a complete overhaul on a vw 1.9td engine,... now it fries and cuts alternator belt. I av changed the alternator pulley and bearing but the problem is still there. I was about to take it to the mechanic that did overhaul.

On my way to his work shop, i witnessed some noise (knock-knock) and the engine went dead. I tried starting it no way, there's diesel , battery is ok. The starter motor makes some click but doesn't turn.

When the starter motor was removed from the engine, it ran fine. Put it back on the engine, same click sound again.

Tried pushing the car to start to no avail. Oil is ok. My fear is the noise i heard, i hope the engine is not blown.

GbengaStarry:
Mr Sienna,

Good day sir. Kindly add me to your VW whatsapp group or bbm. 08030682593/ 24CD4596.

I drive a Passat 2.0 FSI, which recently has been consuming a lot of engine oil and brings out blue/ash smoke from exhaust occasionally . I use Mobil 1 engine oil. Please kindly advise on what steps I should take to permanently rectify the problem.

Regards.

nuwell:



Yes, bro. It is that very beast of a machine. So it's doubly sad that it's lying there so helplessly now.

It cranks but doesn't fire as usual. However, when fuel is introduced into the 'injector mouth' (that's the mechanic's term), the car fires and starts, runs for about 15 secs or so and shuts down. It doesn't start except the process is repeated.

Trouble started when the key stopped working in the ignition switch altogether. In other words, it was literally running freely in the ignition switch, and not selecting any of the ignition positions. We changed the ignition switch and the key too, as a result. And then all the above became the order of the day.

The mechanic says "the car has entered code." I can't make sense of that jargon. Hence this cry of help.

Siena:


All that needed was replacement of the ignition switch, which is available as a separate part. Your mechanic did not need to replace the ignition lock and key.

Looks like you now have an immobiliser issue.

Siena:


I would be looking at the timing belt. It's possibly snapped, ripped teeth off, or it's jumped teeth due to a faulty tensioner / idler, or incorrect installation.

We're the timing components renewed? What did the overhaul include?