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Intermitttent no start problems from a bad computer ground.
2000 Audi S4 Quattro 2.7 Turbo.
The procedures shown in this video apply to ALL make and model cars. When you understand circuit designs like the 5v reference and sensor ground paths, these types of problems are very easy to identify. The problem on this Audi was revealed within the main sensor circuits (MAP and TPS etc) and was quickly narrowed down to a sensor ground problem.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 1 pages 23-25
- random stalling problems
- intermittent no start
- clicking noises under the hood when not starting
- no communication with scan tool
- throttle body motor clicking rapidly
- tightened loose computer ground eyelet located on the firewall
- electronic throttle body tests
- throttle position sensor signal tests with a scope
- MAP sensor signal circuit
- sensor ground circuit
- computer ground circuit
- how to quickly identify a ground circuit problem
- what is the difference between a sensor ground and computer ground
- how to check main computer grounds
- scan tool
- lab scope
- digital multimeter (may be used instead of a scope)
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Poor running, flashing CEL, no codes (Toyota Echo bad computer ground) :
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Low Fuel Pressure from a bad fuel pump ground (Ford Ranger) :
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MAF sensor trouble code (P0102) caused by a bad ground (Chevy Malibu):
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Engine does not crank (Cadillac with a bad block ground):
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