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1997 Audi A6 engine runs sluggish

Tiny
NEILWICKER
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  • 1997 AUDI A6
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 197,000 MILES
Not for sure if it is fuel problem or something else engine runs sluggish it is very sluggish on take off like it is having fuel trouble or something need to find diagnostic ports to hook up to computer
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 11:11 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.


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The Data Link Connector (DLC) , is located behind a cover in the front storage compartment (center console).

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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