I wonder if it is throwing any codes, in which case the car would tell you what *it* thinks the problem is...

It is very easy to blink the codes out. You can find instructions here:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/ecufv8.html

Good luck,

- Jeremy

1990 V8Q Zyclam Portland, Oregon (USA) http://www.MyV8Q.com/ Fun, Fun, Fun auf der Autobahn