This manual is built specifically for the 1991 Audi 90, covering the 2.3L inline-five (engine code NG) and Base Sedan trim, so the specifications, wear limits, and repair sequences match what Audi actually published for this exact powertrain rather than a generic 90-series reference.
Engines covered
- 2.3L inline-five — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 1991 Audi 90. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the transaxle: differential oil is lost over time to evaporation, and the resulting low fluid level causes premature bearing and gear wear, which can lead the drive wheels to lose power or, in extreme cases, the front wheels to lock and cause rapid deceleration and loss of vehicle control. The second covers the frontal airbag sensor and control module: some sensors do not meet Audi's durability standards over the vehicle's lifetime, and a malfunctioning sensor can cause the airbag to deploy without warning, risking loss of vehicle control. Owners have filed 3 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a slipping differential to an airbag sensor check, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1991 Audi 90.
THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE, THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE WHEELS COULDLOSE POWER. IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK, CAUSING RAPIDDECELERATION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACC
DRAIN AND REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL WITH OIL HAVING HIGHER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
IN THE EVENT THE SENSOR SHOULD MALFUNCTION, THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONT
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL ALL.
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VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
INFORMATION OBTAINING THE FLUID CAPACITY CHART. *YC
WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SYS. WIRE HARNESS FRONT SHORTED, CAUSED FAN TO BURN OUT, VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. TT
DRIVER'S SIDE RESTRAINT LOCKED, NOT EXTRACTING OR EXTENDING. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RESTRAINTS. *AK
THIS FUEL LINE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED BY MY MECHANIC DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST. THE LINE IS LOCATED BETWEEN A HEAT SHIELD AND THE BODY OF THE CAR. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT THERE IS THE POSSIBI
