Re: Funny problem with lights and things

[nahum@unix1.cs.umass.edu (Erich M. Nahum)]

> When the temperature light of my 4000CSQ flashed under heavy
> cornering, refilling the antifreeze container solved the problem.
> You're right, it's not related to temperature; it's related to
> antifreeze level.  

I've just had this problem with my 85 4000CSQ (92K) as well.  Refilling
the antifreeze helps, but the problem was a small leak in the radiator
in my case.  The light comes on because a sharp turn (or acceleration)
causes the fluid level to fall below the sensor, turning on the light.
It hasn't been a major problem; I just need to top it off every 2-3
months (whereas before it *never* needed filling).

I got an estimate from a radiator specialist, who quoted me $270
for a new radiator core.  The dealer will put in a whole radiator
system for $600-700.  Apparently some 4000's have a *plastic*
radiator (does that make sense?), which has to be replaced entirely.

> Now, the right turn signal ?  The 87 4000 does not have right and left
> turn signals.  The two arrows flash in unison when you turn either the
> right or left turn signal.  My friends used to bust my chops because
> the car didn't have separate turn signals.  Am I missing something ?

Nope. That's what my Quattro has, as well.

-Erich