HELP! Jim is stuck in Lexington, KY

[djwimbo]

Jim(AZ Moderator), aka "onemoremile" is 'stranded' 20 mins outside of Lexington, KY.

Can anybody in the area help him out?
Known issue: Flashing CEL due to a misfire.
Probable fix: Ignition control module, probably not the coil/plug/injector

Feel free to give him a call if you can help.
Here's his #616-915-.... - I'm posting this with his permission. I can't go get him or help him in person, so I'm hoping somebody from the community can help him out.


Thanks in advance.

EDIT: He's driving the 99.5 Avant 1.8T. Actual CEL/DTC is unknown. If you have VAG-Com or tools, I can walk you through the repair, or almost any other tech advice.

[Tifun]

have him get on louisvillevw.org and post. those folks are good people there.

[Tifun]

i'll post a thread for him....

[djwimbo]

have him get on louisvillevw.org and post. those folks are good people there.

... He's on his way to his mom's house now.

EDIT: Thanks. Feel free to hand out his number, he said he doesn't care.

[Tifun]

Cool. I posted a thread quoting your post.

[big_greasy_taco]

Which side of lexington is he on? I am in Louisville which if he is on the east side isnt tooterribly far.

[Poopie]

I can create havoc in the b5 forums...no one is looking

[SpoolinPelican]

Im not very far either, about 2 hours away. Does he need help yet tonight, like ASAP cuz by the time I got details, directions, and tools it would be kind of late time wise. I could come up tomorrow early if that would help. I dont have VAG, but I have an OBD-2 scanner. Let me know.

[djwimbo]

I believe he said he was 20mins NorthWest of Lexington. Give him a call if you could help. I'm sure he's willing to work something out either tonight or tomorrow.

I will say this, it did sound like he needed help tonight, it sounded like his car was not very driveable.

[djwimbo]

I can create havoc in the b5 forums...no one is looking

And the B5 S4, and the B6 A4... now louisvillevw.org

[SpoolinPelican]

Im meeting up with him with the part.

[djwimbo]

Im meeting up with him with the part.

thank you, Jim sent me a text saying you were on your way.

[volks88]

this is Brad. i talked with jim tonight. are you in fact getting him this tonight? lmk as i was about to go get one and take it out to him but if you got it cool

[SpoolinPelican]

Yea, I got it to him a little bit ago.

[djwimbo]

Jim's text to me said:
"Got the part"
"AZ members are good people"
"I am very impressed"

So it sounds like good reviews

[volks88]

just talked with him and it's not it. im running vag com out in the a.m.

[SpoolinPelican]

I was afraid of that.

[djwimbo]

well, dammit. Did it help at all?

Coil, plug, injector, wiring... ?

[pipe7284]

I love AZ, thats why i am not afraid on going on a road trip through the USA, couse i know that there will be a member somewhere around to lend a hand.

[onemoremile]

First off - you guys rock. I don't have the words to tell you how much this is appreciated.

I installed the ICM in the waffle house parking lot and it was perfect for about 10 minutes. Then got the WRX machine gun sound and flashing CEL. Although we had two cars (mine and an 06 Outback wagon) we also had a ton of presents, three people, and my 100 pound dog. We just soldiered on and made it eventually. For the last 30 minutes it drove perfectly.

When I left home the car was perfect even at WOT. Just South of Indy I hit a big puddle and bump on the freeway and it started stuttering above 7 psi. I had this problem a few years ago and the only thing that fixed it was replacing the PCV system. I kept it under 0-5 psi and it drove just fine. It wasn't until the drive today from Louisville to Mt. Olivet that it started missing so badly. The problem is exactly like a bad ICM. I've had a couple go bad so am familiar with the symptoms.

It drove perfectly for a few minutes then missed badly for a half hour, then back to perfect for the rest of the drive. I've got a 7 hour drive home tomorrow (or whenever it works well enough to make it) and can't risk it going bad again.

I'll see if my folks have tools so I can pull the plugs but they don't have much here. They have a house in Michigan and are only down here for a year to minister 3 churches so they didn't bring much more than the basics like furniture and dishes.

[onemoremile]

Yea, I got it to him a little bit ago.

I was going to give you the shirt off my back but you were wearing the same shirt. Guess the grey AZ hoody is pretty popular.

Thank you again. Be sure to PM me your address so that I can send that part back to you when I get home.

[onemoremile]

My cell is 616-915-3369. Reception is spotty here so a text may work best. I've subscribed to this thread so it should alert my cell when someone posts.

Thanks again guys. This has been a very rough few months and your help gives me hope.

[onemoremile]

Current location is 701 main street, mt olivet, ky 41064.

[SpoolinPelican]

Thank you again. Be sure to PM me your address so that I can send that part back to you when I get home.

No problem, I know how it is to be stranded. Just glad to help, well tried too. Hope all goes well! Oh, sent a pm too

[sean1.8t]

**AZ hugs for everyone**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlkHZxNFx_Q

[volks88]

i'll bring a small toolbox full of the hand tools you should need. i'll probably be heading out about 8:30 a.m.

[Poopie]

damn, sounds like a wiring issue. physically check all the fuses to make sure they are ok. best of luck man. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

[Tifun]

Brad, again thanks for helping Jim out. As well as SpoolinPelican, I knew you guys could help take care of this. I've been helped out enough by your community. It's one I miss lol, folks aren't this helpful up by my area.

[onemoremile]

Fuses are fine. It seems to be dependent on load but still inconsistent. If it made sense I would have figured it out by now.

[djwimbo]

Does your car have a MAP sensor? I know it's still AEB, but it's a 99.5, so it's a goofy bastard.

[njm23]

thats a negative, ATW motor has a map, no AEB. and it wouldn't have that kind of affect.. I had my map sensor dangling for about 2 days and had to drive the car.. There was ZERO issues besides the occasional boost hitting 15 psi for a couple seconds then dropping back to 8 (was stock ecu)

Possible fuel injector issue? just tossing ideas, i got no idea..GL with it

[a4937]

It is really great to see people helping others who they most likely don't even know. The world needs more people like AZ'rs.

[AudiTurbo]

Wish I read this last night, cause I'm in Ashland Ky not far from lexington

[onemoremile]

Cell reception is poor here so I'll give you guys the home phone number. 606-724-2542.


It has a MAF but no MAP. The MAF is only a couple years old. The entire PCV system is 3 years old and was replaced when the forged rods went in.

[SpoolinPelican]

Figure anything out with VAG?

[oneohone]

Damn, AZ is such a good place. No wonder I feel home

[MultiAudis]

I had similar intermittent misfire issues and it ended up being the wiring connector to my MAF... I think it was the green wire had wiggled itself loose after pulling the airbox to replace the turbo. I just crimped the wire back in tightly and the misfires went away. Just a thought, and it is great to see this community come together so frequently, whether it be stolen or wrecked cars, job or family losses, or the dreaded breakdown. I love this place!

[djwimbo]

I had similar intermittent misfire issues and it ended up being the wiring connector to my MAF... I think it was the green wire had wiggled itself loose after pulling the airbox to replace the turbo. I just crimped the wire back in tightly and the misfires went away. Just a thought, and it is great to see this community come together so frequently, whether it be stolen or wrecked cars, job or family losses, or the dreaded breakdown. I love this place!

I've done a similar repair on a few customer cars. It does seem to be the green wire most frequently.

[onemoremile]

it is great to see this community come together so frequently, whether it be stolen or wrecked cars, job or family losses, or the dreaded breakdown. I love this place!

Funny you mention that since I just lost my job and family and am now broken down. This Christmas has been much more interesting than I ever wanted it to be.

[V8S4Fun]

It is fantastic to see the good in people with all the bad we always hear about. I would have helped in a second if I was close to you. Hope everything works out for ya!