From brett@cloud9.net Wed Nov 19 21:38:58 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by gentoo.audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 14C6F45211; Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:38:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from gentoo.audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 09018-02; Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:38:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from frank.mercea.net (h00e098800766.ne.client2.attbi.com [24.60.114.239]) by gentoo.audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C77FA451F8; Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:38:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from [192.168.1.2] (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by frank.mercea.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4053E50298; Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:38:55 -0500 (EST) Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Sender: brett@localhost Message-Id: To: quattro@audifans.com, s-car-list@audifans.com, 200q20v@audifans.com, 20v@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com, a8@audifans.com, ba-group@audifans.com, biturbos4@audifans.com, s2@audifans.com, staff@audifans.com, torsen@audifans.com, tt@audifans.com, urq@audifans.com, v6-12v@audifans.com, v8@audifans.com From: Brett Dikeman Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-Mailman-Approved-At: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 10:00:12 -0500 Cc: Subject: [A4] ADMIN: we're back X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.2 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 02:38:58 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:38:53 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 02:38:58 -0000 Welcome back everyone- it's been too long. Dan switched DNS over and we moved everyone's subscriptions as best we could to the new box. First off- apologies if you were in digest mode and got switched to regular. You'll obviously want to fix that quickly, before volume picks up again- the welcome email you got should have a URL to your prefs page- if you didn't get such an email, then bop over to http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/[list name goes here]/ and follow the directions. Don't forget to try out MIME digest mode- some mail clients handle it very nicely, just as if it were a mini-mailbox. Which is nifty. We're still fixing things- for example, S-car-list has a new list admin(gotta fix that!:-), a lot of lists don't have descriptions, are sporting those bloody annoying [listname] subject prefixes, etc. I'm spending tonight on cleanup patrol. Also- archives are hosed. Big time. Long story, sad ending. We have backups but the tape drive isn't doing a very good job of reading them- if you have a big heart, work for a data recovery company or have access to a DDS3 drive in excellent condition mechanism-wise that you can lend us for a bit, please drop Dan a line(dans@audifans.com). Well, not right this second, because his mail's not working on the new box yet we think . Oh, and the marketplace needs to be moved I think- same for the registry. Mark's been talking about something new+sparkly, we'll see what he's got(patience, grasshopper.) What's new: -faster server. -exciting new Mailman interface features. Check out your preferences page. Honest. Really. Not make-your-night kinda stuff, but nice regardless. Its kinda, 'make your hour' stuff. -faster server. -better bounce detection and simpler rules for auto-removal(list admins can now tell if you unsubbed, or the system unsubbed you, etc). If you bounce for more than 5 days, you get unsubbed automatically, thems the breaks. Just join up when you've sorted out your email :-). The system now also employs some wonderfully fancy magic to nearly guarantee Mailman will be able to figure out bounce messages, which will be a godsend for us list admins- there are some horribly broken, evil mail servers out there :-) -did I mention, faster server? As in, 100mhz sparc processor to 3ghz P4? As in, 5x the ram? Etc. Oh, and we won't be running out of disk space any time soon. -delegation of moderation. Listadmins can now set a separate moderate-only password and recruit people to help approve/process moderation items(I will be doing this for 200q20v, that's for sure!) -oh yeah. Faster server. Watch those mailman UI pages load at lightning speed, baby! Dan's off chasing a fuzzy yellow ball with a frying pan, but I'm cleaning up stuff as I run across it. List admins, please drop Dan or I a line, need to arrange list passwords for you, help you fix your options(I picked what I think are sensible defaults, and will correct what I notice tonight etc.), help you cope with all the extra options, etc. If you come across a problem, please hold back until tomorrow afternoon so we can get a chance to sort things out. Problems that still exist after that are fair game to harass us about... Brett -- ---- "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin http://www.users.cloud9.net/~brett/ From cpcycle@earthlink.net Thu Nov 20 00:42:14 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 61330452D5; Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:42:14 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 26774-01-30; Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:42:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from albatross.mail.pas.earthlink.net (albatross.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A7AC1452CC; Thu, 20 Nov 2003 00:42:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from user-1121coo.dsl.mindspring.com ([66.32.179.24] helo=earthlink.net) by albatross.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AMhZy-0002fc-00; Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:42:10 -0800 Message-ID: <3FBC52EA.2050503@earthlink.net> From: Chuck Pierce User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win 9x 4.90; en-US; rv:1.0.1) Gecko/20020823 Netscape/7.0 X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: 200q20v@audifans.com References: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-Mailman-Approved-At: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 10:00:12 -0500 Cc: v8@audifans.com, biturbos4@audifans.com, 20v@audifans.com, quattro@audifans.com, a8@audifans.com, torsen@audifans.com, ba-group@audifans.com, v6-12v@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com, s-car-list@audifans.com, tt@audifans.com, staff@audifans.com, urq@audifans.com, s2@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Re: [200q20v] ADMIN: we're back X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.2 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 05:42:15 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 21:36:42 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 05:42:15 -0000 Dan and Brett Thanks for the major effort to upgrade and improve the system. I sort of missed watching Bernie and Peter have their discussions / debates ( note they are already back at it in the MPG message ) Thanks again for the all the work Chuck Pierce 91 200tq 20v Avant Brett Dikeman wrote: > Welcome back everyone- it's been too long. Dan switched DNS over and > we moved everyone's subscriptions as best we could to the new box. > > First off- apologies if you were in digest mode and got switched to > regular. You'll obviously want to fix that quickly, before volume > picks up again- the welcome email you got should have a URL to your > prefs page- if you didn't get such an email, then bop over to > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/[list name goes here]/ and > follow the directions. Don't forget to try out MIME digest mode- some > mail clients handle it very nicely, just as if it were a mini-mailbox. > Which is nifty. > > We're still fixing things- for example, S-car-list has a new list > admin(gotta fix that!:-), a lot of lists don't have descriptions, are > sporting those bloody annoying [listname] subject prefixes, etc. I'm > spending tonight on cleanup patrol. > > Also- archives are hosed. Big time. Long story, sad ending. We have > backups but the tape drive isn't doing a very good job of reading > them- if you have a big heart, work for a data recovery company or > have access to a DDS3 drive in excellent condition mechanism-wise that > you can lend us for a bit, please drop Dan a line(dans@audifans.com). > Well, not right this second, because his mail's not working on the new > box yet we think . > > Oh, and the marketplace needs to be moved I think- same for the > registry. Mark's been talking about something new+sparkly, we'll see > what he's got(patience, grasshopper.) > > What's new: > > -faster server. > > -exciting new Mailman interface features. Check out your preferences > page. Honest. Really. Not make-your-night kinda stuff, but nice > regardless. Its kinda, 'make your hour' stuff. > > -faster server. > > -better bounce detection and simpler rules for auto-removal(list > admins can now tell if you unsubbed, or the system unsubbed you, > etc). If you bounce for more than 5 days, you get unsubbed > automatically, thems the breaks. Just join up when you've sorted out > your email :-). The system now also employs some wonderfully fancy > magic to nearly guarantee Mailman will be able to figure out bounce > messages, which will be a godsend for us list admins- there are some > horribly broken, evil mail servers out there :-) > > -did I mention, faster server? As in, 100mhz sparc processor to 3ghz > P4? As in, 5x the ram? Etc. Oh, and we won't be running out of disk > space any time soon. > > -delegation of moderation. Listadmins can now set a separate > moderate-only password and recruit people to help approve/process > moderation items(I will be doing this for 200q20v, that's for sure!) > > -oh yeah. Faster server. Watch those mailman UI pages load at > lightning speed, baby! > > Dan's off chasing a fuzzy yellow ball with a frying pan, but I'm > cleaning up stuff as I run across it. List admins, please drop Dan or > I a line, need to arrange list passwords for you, help you fix your > options(I picked what I think are sensible defaults, and will correct > what I notice tonight etc.), help you cope with all the extra options, > etc. > > If you come across a problem, please hold back until tomorrow > afternoon so we can get a chance to sort things out. Problems that > still exist after that are fair game to harass us about... > > Brett From Ralph.Schroth@gov.ab.ca Fri Nov 21 13:28:39 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 74CBB4B31A for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 13:28:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 13426-03-2 for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 13:28:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from excedm1sppa.env.gov.ab.ca (excedm1sppa.env.gov.ab.ca [142.94.14.4]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 73D2B4B1B0 for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 13:28:37 -0500 (EST) Received: by excedm1sppa.env.gov.ab.ca with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) id ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 11:28:28 -0700 Message-ID: <9C43CD380D68D511BDC800805F9F331D692E7B@excedm3oxpa.env.gov.ab.ca> From: Ralph Schroth To: "'a4@audifans.com'" MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Radio X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:28:39 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 11:28:26 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:28:39 -0000 I took my 98 2.8 A4 to get my instrument cluster replaced...long story made short it didn't work out. The fellow disconnected battery but didn't put my radio back in working order. I have the code number in my owners manual but don't know what buttons to hit to start the process to reactivate my radio. Can anyone help me out. Thanks! Ralph Schroth This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal and or privileged information. Please contact us immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed. From stewart_adeyemo@hotmail.com Fri Nov 21 16:39:50 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EDDD84B3C2 for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:39:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12961-02 for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:39:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (law9-oe17.law9.hotmail.com [64.4.8.121]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ACB174B3B3 for ; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:39:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 13:39:47 -0800 Received: from 81.178.224.113 by law9-oe17.law9.hotmail.com with DAV; Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:39:47 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [81.178.224.113] X-Originating-Email: [stewart_adeyemo@hotmail.com] From: "Stewart Adeyemo" To: References: <9C43CD380D68D511BDC800805F9F331D692E7B@excedm3oxpa.env.gov.ab.ca> Subject: Re: [A4] Radio Organization: Shadmore Motors MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 21 Nov 2003 21:39:47.0809 (UTC) FILETIME=[FC5D8510:01C3B077] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Stewart Adeyemo List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:39:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:39:45 -0000 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:39:50 -0000 Ralph, See http://www.ibiblio.org/tkan/audi/radios/radios.html. This covers most of the Audi units, and provides links / info on re-activation. Regards Stewart ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralph Schroth" To: Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 6:28 PM Subject: [A4] Radio > I took my 98 2.8 A4 to get my instrument cluster replaced...long story made > short it didn't work out. The fellow disconnected battery but didn't put > my radio back in working order. I have the code number in my owners manual > but don't know what buttons to hit to start the process to reactivate my > radio. Can anyone help me out. Thanks! > > Ralph Schroth > > > > This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to which it is > addressed, and may contain confidential, personal and or privileged > information. Please contact us immediately if you are not the intended > recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action > relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, > should be deleted or destroyed. > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > From jakal@autobahn.org Mon Nov 24 23:55:05 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id DB50E4D567 for ; Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:55:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15458-01 for ; Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:55:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from init.baycis.com (mta.baycis.com [209.133.107.80]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7676B4D546 for ; Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:55:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from mta.baycis.com (IDENT:jakal@mta.baycis.com [209.133.107.80]) by init.baycis.com (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id hAP5PIbR008325 for ; Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:25:18 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Ren X-X-Sender: Cc: Subject: [A4] SF Bay Area body shop In-Reply-To: <003601c38f85$87cd31e0$66fce740@t1e9y5> Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 04:55:06 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:25:18 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 04:55:06 -0000 Hello all- I have a question for anyone that might know of a good body shop in the SF Bay Area. I just got into an accident tonight and will need to look into getting my rear trunk area fixed. I just want to find a good body shop in the area that will do a good job. In case you are wondering, no one was hurt, the other driver was at fault, and everyone was insured. Thanks in advance! Jack 2001 1.8TMqA4Silver _____________________________________ Jack Ren jakal@autobahn.org From brogers@terrix.com Wed Nov 26 11:42:07 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C93744D51C for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:42:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21668-02-3 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:42:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail07c.vwh1.net (mail07c.vwh1.net [207.201.152.68]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id EC22D4D4CB for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:42:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from 198.66.33.235 (198.66.33.235) by mail07c.vwh1.net (RS ver 1.0.88vs) with SMTP id 2-0864714917 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:41:59 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <00b701c3b43c$32154cc0$0b01a8c0@terrixden> From: "Brandon Rogers" To: Organization: Terrix Financial MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2919.6600 X-Loop-Detect: 1 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] headlight washer pump X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Brandon Rogers List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:42:07 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:41:50 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:42:07 -0000 Hey guys- my washers aren't working, again. Had them repaired about a year ago, = the receipt said washer pump (~$37) + 1 hr labor ($94!!!). It looks = like this is just the pump on the section of the washer fluid reservoir = to the inside of the ABS unit. Can anybody confirm? thanks- Brandon '98 A4 From brogers@terrix.com Wed Nov 26 11:56:56 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 405694D9C1 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:56:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 27585-01-28 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:56:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail07a.vwh1.net (mail07a.vwh1.net [207.201.152.66]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id E98F04D9B6 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:56:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from 198.66.33.235 (198.66.33.235) by mail07a.vwh1.net (RS ver 1.0.88vs) with SMTP id 2-0611385682 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:55:09 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <00bb01c3b43e$08ec9400$0b01a8c0@terrixden> From: "Brandon Rogers" To: Organization: Terrix Financial MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2919.6600 X-Loop-Detect: 1 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] airbag experience X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Brandon Rogers List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:56:56 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:54:34 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:56:56 -0000 Not sure if my posts a couple weeks ago went through, because of the big = server switch. I thought I'd relate a recent experience: My airbag light came on a while back. I finally had the codes read by = an Indie close to my house. Said;[ Intermittent failure passenger side, = resistance too high. ] Many people informed this is usually due to a = connector of some sort. he talked to a dealer who said the bag needed = to be replaced at $900 + labor, however he said he did NOT want to do = that job, so I believe this _is_ what he was told. I talked with my = favored dealer who said they would never tell somebody that without = seeing the car themselves. So I'm sure the Indie talked to other local = dealer who IMO has an inferior repair dept - they probably would = autmatically say replace. Anyway the good dealer looks at the car, = acknowledges that it typically is a connector. This time it's not they = say; the bag in the passenger seat needs to be replaced. Frustrated, I = call Audi. Long story less long, Audi pays for 50% parts and labor. = I'm not ecstatic because I think having to pay for the replacement of a = 5-year old airbag is BS - it should not be a "wear item", however Audi = could have said that my car was out of warranty - tough luck, thems the = breaks. But they didn't. I'll give Audi some credit on this for = helping. Oh BTW the airbag was only $330 + labor, not $900 +, so my = bill was only about $260. Brandon '98 A4 '84 urq From Peter.Sward@hp.com Wed Nov 26 12:42:23 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1F2E94CA72 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 09441-02 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from zmamail03.zma.compaq.com (mailout.zma.compaq.com [161.114.64.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E022A4CA35 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net [16.47.4.103]) by zmamail03.zma.compaq.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 43A2E112C7 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from oflume.zk3.dec.com (bryflume.zk3.dec.com [16.141.40.17]) by taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id C67C0B07 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:20 -0500 (EST) Received: from yquarry.zk3.dec.com by oflume.zk3.dec.com (8.8.8/1.1.22.3/03Mar00-0551AM) id MAA12006; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:20 -0500 (EST) Received: from guru.zk3.dec.com by yquarry.zk3.dec.com (8.8.8/1.1.22.3/03Mar00-0551AM) id MAA19538; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:20 -0500 (EST) Received: from hp.com by guru.zk3.dec.com (8.9.3/1.1.29.3/11Jan01-1252PM) id MAA0001189882; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:19 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <3FC4E5FB.60106@hp.com> From: "Peter Sward (TEC, Nashua)" Organization: Transition Engineering and Consulting User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.0; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 Netscape/7.1 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] airbag experience References: <00bb01c3b43e$08ec9400$0b01a8c0@terrixden> In-Reply-To: <00bb01c3b43e$08ec9400$0b01a8c0@terrixden> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:42:23 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:19 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:42:23 -0000 This reminds me that I have airbag light that's on as well. Indication=20 is drivers side seat belt tensioner. Does anybody know how to get to the = connectors? I strongly suspect a connector since after resetting the light it took a = while for it to come back on. Anybody BTDT to fix the connections? Thanks /Peter 98.5 A4TQM Brandon Rogers wrote: >Not sure if my posts a couple weeks ago went through, because of the big= server switch. I thought I'd relate a recent experience: > >My airbag light came on a while back. I finally had the codes read by a= n Indie close to my house. Said;[ Intermittent failure passenger side, r= esistance too high. ] Many people informed this is usually due to a conn= ector of some sort. he talked to a dealer who said the bag needed to be = replaced at $900 + labor, however he said he did NOT want to do that job,= so I believe this _is_ what he was told. I talked with my favored deale= r who said they would never tell somebody that without seeing the car the= mselves. So I'm sure the Indie talked to other local dealer who IMO has = an inferior repair dept - they probably would autmatically say replace. = Anyway the good dealer looks at the car, acknowledges that it typically i= s a connector. This time it's not they say; the bag in the passenger sea= t needs to be replaced. Frustrated, I call Audi. Long story less long, = Audi pays for 50% parts and labor. I'm not ecstatic because I think havi= ng to pay for the replacement of a 5-year old airbag is BS - it should no= t be a "wear item", however Audi could have said that my car was out of w= arranty - tough luck, thems the breaks. But they didn't. I'll give Audi= some credit on this for helping. Oh BTW the airbag was only $330 + labo= r, not $900 +, so my bill was only about $260. > >Brandon >'98 A4 >'84 urq >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > =20 > --=20 Peter Sw=E4rd Transition Engineering and Consulting Mail: Peter.Sward@hp.com SMURF::SWARD Phone: (603) 884-6138 FAX: 603-884-1350 From frank@zk3.dec.com Wed Nov 26 12:59:30 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9597B4D4CC for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 19268-02 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from zcamail03.zca.compaq.com (zcamail03.zca.compaq.com [161.114.32.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 744AB3E6A0 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net [16.47.4.103]) by zcamail03.zca.compaq.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 12249B909 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:59:22 -0800 (PST) Received: from anw.zk3.dec.com (wasted.zk3.dec.com [16.140.32.3]) by taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id 636D5B07 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from zk3.dec.com by anw.zk3.dec.com (8.11.1/1.1.22.2/08Sep98-0251PM) id hAQHxF10000555032; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:15 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <3FC4E9F8.7060602@zk3.dec.com> From: Douglas Frank User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 Netscape/7.1 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: a4@audifans.com Subject: lousy cheap wiring (Was: [A4] airbag experience) References: <00bb01c3b43e$08ec9400$0b01a8c0@terrixden> In-Reply-To: <00bb01c3b43e$08ec9400$0b01a8c0@terrixden> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:59:30 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:59:20 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:59:30 -0000 What is it with Audi? I've got ~96K on my A4 and so far: 1. cruise control switch fails to make contact (corrosion-- and this is normal!!!) 2. brake fluid resevoir lavel sensor wire fatigues in half at connector 3. coolant temp needle wanders around, I bet it's due to varying resistance at connector 4. let's start a pool: how long before an airbag light goes on in *my* car? Brandon Rogers wrote: > I finally had the codes read by an Indie close to my house. > Said;[ Intermittent failure passenger side, resistance too high. -- Douglas Frank There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein's ... HP Co. pursuit of lethal weapons of mass destruction 110 Spit Brook Rd. cannot be tolerated. He must be disarmed. Nashua, NH 03062 USA --Ted Kennedy, 27 Sep 02 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Wed Nov 26 13:19:12 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D40FD4D84D for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:19:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28539-01-2 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:19:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav69.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.204]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 888B34D7E9 for ; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:19:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:19:06 -0800 Received: from 209.242.57.105 by sea2-dav69.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:19:06 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [209.242.57.105] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: lousy cheap wiring (Was: [A4] airbag experience) Message-ID: <002901c3b449$c8870510$8801a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <3FC4E9F8.7060602@zk3.dec.com> X-OriginalArrivalTime: 26 Nov 2003 18:19:06.0941 (UTC) FILETIME=[C7839ED0:01C3B449] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:19:13 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:19:08 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:19:13 -0000 Don't fret too much... at least it's mostly just wiring being the issue. Wiring is cheap to fix in comparison to most mechanical problems. I = knew that bad wiring plagued a lot of Audi cars when I went to buy one, but = I've been so used to Saturn's transmission crap-shoot game that faulty electronics seemed trivial in comparison. My Saturn's transmission threw portions of its pinion shaft through the = bell housing on three separate occasions by the time the car had reached 65k miles. At $2400 a pop (literally "pop" was the sound the transmission = would make when it self-destructed), the cost of changing over to an Audi was justified. I literally paid for the Saturn 1.5 times (it was purchased = for $12k, and the tranny broke three times at ~$2,400 for each repair). = When you buy a Saturn, you either get a really good durable product, or a = really bad POS... I've heard Dodge cars are that way as well. I paid almost as much for that frikken Saturn as I'm paying now for my beautiful Audi. :-/ -Dave -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces+dave=3Dweprin.net@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces+dave=3Dweprin.net@audifans.com] On Behalf Of Douglas = Frank Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 11:59 AM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: lousy cheap wiring (Was: [A4] airbag experience) What is it with Audi? I've got ~96K on my A4 and so far: 1. cruise control switch fails to make contact (corrosion-- and this = is normal!!!) 2. brake fluid resevoir lavel sensor wire fatigues in half at = connector 3. coolant temp needle wanders around, I bet it's due to varying resistance at connector 4. let's start a pool: how long before an airbag light goes on in *my* car? Brandon Rogers wrote: > I finally had the codes read by an Indie close to my house. > Said;[ Intermittent failure passenger side, resistance too high. --=20 Douglas Frank There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein's ... HP Co. pursuit of lethal weapons of mass destruction 110 Spit Brook Rd. cannot be tolerated. He must be disarmed. Nashua, NH 03062 USA --Ted Kennedy, 27 Sep 02 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From Elaine_Jacobson@amis.com Thu Nov 27 02:59:47 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C641A4D264 for ; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 02:59:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31195-06-3 for ; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 02:59:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from dermis.amis.com (dermis.amis.com [207.141.5.253]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 6C6764CA0D for ; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 02:59:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from no.name.available by dermis.amis.com via smtpd (for lab-t1-35.cervalis.com [64.213.108.35]) with SMTP; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 00:59:45 -0700 Received: from mx1.pc.amis.com (mx1.pc.amis.com [172.16.89.23]) by ssh.amis.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 97936252AF for ; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 00:59:40 -0700 (MST) Received: from notes1.amis.com ([172.16.89.7]) by mx1.pc.amis.com (Lotus Domino Release 5.0.12) with ESMTP id 2003112700570598:312965 ; Thu, 27 Nov 2003 00:57:05 -0700 From: Elaine_Jacobson@amis.com To: a4@audifans.com Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on Notes1/AMI(Release 5.0.12 |February 13, 2003) at 11/27/2003 01:01:23 AM, Itemize by SMTP Server on mx1/amis(Release 5.0.12 |February 13, 2003) at 11/27/2003 12:57:06 AM, Serialize by Router on mx1/amis(Release 5.0.12 |February 13, 2003) at 11/27/2003 12:57:07 AM, Serialize complete at 11/27/2003 12:57:07 AM Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Elaine Jacobson/wwp/AMI is out of the office. X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:59:47 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 01:01:19 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:59:47 -0000 I will be out of the office starting 11/26/2003 and will not return until 12/01/2003. I will be on FTO from 9/30 through 10/7. I will respond to your message when I get back on 10/8. From rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Fri Nov 28 09:53:19 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C2784CEA6 for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 09:53:19 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15780-02-4 for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 09:53:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc12.comcast.net (sccrmhc12.comcast.net [204.127.202.56]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 458B34CE3E for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 09:53:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from PC1004 (pcp02693171pcs.roylok01.mi.comcast.net[68.84.178.35]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc12) with SMTP id <200311281453170120052f8ue>; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 14:53:17 +0000 From: "Rocket Science Racing" To: , Subject: RE: [A4] headlight washer pump Message-ID: <000001c3b5bf$52744b40$0400a8c0@PC1004> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <20031126180019.F1CB94D9E5@audifans.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 14:53:19 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 09:53:00 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 14:53:19 -0000 Brandon, Yup. This happened to me, too. It's a relatively easy fix. First drain your washer fluid reservoir. An easy way to do this is to pull the lower grill out of the bumper on the driver's or center section (sorry, can't remember which) and disconnect the quick-disconnect fitting to the headlight washers. Catch the resulting flood of washer fluid in a large bucket. Then the hardest part: reaching and disconnecting the power wire to the headlight washer pump motor. Trace the wire over to the connector which is way over on the driver's side against the fender wall of the engine compartment. It is tough to get your hands in there to get it apart. Then just carefully pry the pump out of the reservoir. Don't lose the gasket. Assemble in reverse order, re-fill the reservoir and go. Remember, in order for the headlight washers to run the headlights must be on, and the washer switch must be held on for at least 2 seconds. You might want to enlist somebody's help to work the washer switch while you check and see if the motor is running by placing your hand on it. You never know, it could be running and the problem is elsewhere. This is unlikely, though. Good luck, Scott 98.5A41.8Tqm -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:41:50 -0700 From: "Brandon Rogers" Hey guys- my washers aren't working, again. Had them repaired about a year ago, the receipt said washer pump (~$37) + 1 hr labor ($94!!!). It looks like this is just the pump on the section of the washer fluid reservoir to the inside of the ABS unit. Can anybody confirm? thanks- Brandon '98 A4 From rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Fri Nov 28 10:13:48 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BE1FF4D5AA for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:13:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28008-01-36 for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:13:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net (sccrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.202.55]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ED8AF4D58B for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:13:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from PC1004 (pcp02693171pcs.roylok01.mi.comcast.net[68.84.178.35]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc11) with SMTP id <2003112815134701100np8lee>; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:13:47 +0000 From: "Rocket Science Racing" To: , Subject: RE: [A4] airbag experience Message-ID: <000101c3b5c2$2f4dda20$0400a8c0@PC1004> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <20031126180019.F1CB94D9E5@audifans.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:13:48 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 10:13:30 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:13:48 -0000 Peter, I've BTDT on the connectors, but unfortunately not the tensioner ones. I've had to do the ones under the seat that connect to the side airbag, and worse, I've had to do the main connector at the airbag controller, which is a huge pain to get to. I use the old style connector cleaner/lubricant (just like the old "TV tuner cleaner") that I think you can still get at Radio Shack. Other people have used one or more brands of the fancy stuff they sell for high-end stereo fanatics under such brand names as "Tweak" and "Cramolin". Others have used more industrial type products. Just spray it liberally and mate/de-mate the connectors several times to help wipe the contacts against themselves to remove the corrosion and oxidation. I'm on the road right now for Thanksgiving so I can't look in my Bentley manual to find the location of the tensioner connectors. Can anyone else help out Peter with that? Happy Thanksgiving! Scott 98.5A41.8Tqm P.S. Brandon-It's been written more than once about how superbly our cars are engineered. Not only are they mechanical marvels, they are economic marvels as well, as the VAG engineers have managed to reduce the quality/cost of the components and materials used to the point where everything breaks exactly at 50K miles and thus keep the price point as low as possible. Don't forget to put oil seals, hose clamps, control arms, mirror laminations and a half a dozen other things on your list. -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:19 -0500 From: "Peter Sward (TEC, Nashua)" This reminds me that I have airbag light that's on as well. Indication is drivers side seat belt tensioner. Does anybody know how to get to the connectors? I strongly suspect a connector since after resetting the light it took a while for it to come back on. Anybody BTDT to fix the connections? Thanks /Peter 98.5 A4TQM From ELLIEOLSEN@aol.com Fri Nov 28 20:26:17 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E59944CF87 for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:26:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07478-01-2 for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:26:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from imo-r02.mx.aol.com (imo-r02.mx.aol.com [152.163.225.98]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1BAAA4B58F for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:26:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from ELLIEOLSEN@aol.com by imo-r02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r1.1.) id e.144.1d7933ea (3956) for ; Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:26:10 -0500 (EST) From: ELLIEOLSEN@aol.com Message-ID: <144.1d7933ea.2cf94fb2@aol.com> To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: 7.0 for Windows sub 10705 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Heater Blower Motor replacement Question X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:26:18 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 20:26:10 EST X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 01:26:18 -0000 Hi guys, Our 96 A4 2.8q was not blowing air until a gentle hit persuaded the motor to start up again. Does anyone have experience with this i.e. any ideas how long my fist will be able to pump life into the blower motor. How difficult is it to replace the blower motor? Are there any write ups that is should check out? Regards, Shawn Olsen Clarkston MI 96 A4 2.8q 95 S6 MTM 91 200q20v avant From pbrown@brown-house.net Sat Nov 29 22:01:32 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 610434CDEA for ; Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:01:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 13769-01-5 for ; Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:01:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from ms-smtp-03-eri0.southeast.rr.com (ms-smtp-03-lbl.southeast.rr.com [24.25.9.102]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 64F6D4CB5D for ; Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:01:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from mediapc (rdu26-83-210.nc.rr.com [66.26.83.210]) by ms-smtp-03-eri0.southeast.rr.com (8.12.10/8.12.7) with ESMTP id hAU31KA4011633; Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:01:28 -0500 (EST) From: "Preston Brown" To: , , Subject: RE: [A4] airbag experience Message-ID: <000901c3b6ee$8611efe0$7900a8c0@mediapc> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.3416 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <000101c3b5c2$2f4dda20$0400a8c0@PC1004> X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 03:01:32 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 22:03:20 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 03:01:32 -0000 I had the airbag light come on for my airbag, same as described. My local dealer (of all people!!) suggested contact cleaner before replacing the airbag. Did the trick, under $100 if I recall correctly (mostly just labor to remove and install the steering wheel to access the connectors). Give it a shot. > -----Original Message----- > Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:42:19 -0500 > From: "Peter Sward (TEC, Nashua)" > > This reminds me that I have airbag light that's on as well. > Indication is drivers side seat belt tensioner. Does anybody > know how to get to the connectors? I strongly suspect a > connector since after resetting the light it took a while for > it to come back on. > > Anybody BTDT to fix the connections? > > Thanks > /Peter > > 98.5 A4TQM From seanpaul@speakeasy.net Wed Dec 3 16:30:00 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7759E4D4A6 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:30:00 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17708-01-93 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:30:00 -0500 (EST) Received: from imail.speakeasy.net (imail.speakeasy.net [69.17.87.130]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 58A2E4CDE4 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:29:59 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 29946 invoked from network); 3 Dec 2003 21:29:58 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO exchange.Speakexec) ([172.16.0.19]) (envelope-sender ) by imail.speakeasy.net (qmail-ldap-1.03) with SMTP for ; 3 Dec 2003 21:29:58 -0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: Water leak in an A4 Thread-Index: AcO55RSycVJm+E1kSQKsKaiZjE+rTg== From: "Sean Paul" To: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Water leak in an A4 X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:30:00 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:28:47 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:30:00 -0000 My rear passenger floor had an inch of water in it recently after a = rain. No leaks detected through the window or door jambs, and only the = floor was wet. It's also very hard to tell if it's still getting water = - it's just hard to dry thoroughly with no garage. Ideas? Also of note the front compartment between the winshield and where the = engine is sealed off had standing water. I did unclog the holes there = (one under the battery and one on the driver side) and that water = drained. I thought that might be related but the mechanic says no, and = it likely isn't related to the heater core. From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Wed Dec 3 16:49:31 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 18C0D4FF4B for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:49:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 26635-03-2 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:49:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B7F2B4FF3F for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:49:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id hB3Lajnh016395 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 15:36:49 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Wed, 03 Dec 2003 15:49:25 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: , Subject: Re: [A4] Water leak in an A4 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:49:31 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 15:48:57 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:49:31 -0000 My guess is the sunroof drains. Very popular problem on the Type 89 cars (80, 90, coupe Q). They are probably clogged. I don't know how to clear them. Sorry. But at least you have another place to look. Joel '99 A4 Avant 1.8 tqm '91 90q 20v >>> "Sean Paul" 12/3/2003 3:28:47 PM >>> My rear passenger floor had an inch of water in it recently after a rain. No leaks detected through the window or door jambs, and only the floor was wet. It's also very hard to tell if it's still getting water - it's just hard to dry thoroughly with no garage. Ideas? Also of note the front compartment between the winshield and where the engine is sealed off had standing water. I did unclog the holes there (one under the battery and one on the driver side) and that water drained. I thought that might be related but the mechanic says no, and it likely isn't related to the heater core. _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From brogers@terrix.com Wed Dec 3 16:52:33 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EADDE4FF64 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:52:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 26635-03-7 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:52:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail07a.vwh1.net (mail07a.vwh1.net [207.201.152.66]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id BD9844B394 for ; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:52:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from 198.66.33.235 (198.66.33.235) by mail07a.vwh1.net (RS ver 1.0.88vs) with SMTP id 1-0197516976; Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:29:37 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <001401c3b9e4$851c1cc0$0b01a8c0@terrixden> From: "Brandon Rogers" To: , , <200q20v@audifans.com> Organization: Terrix Financial MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2919.6600 X-Loop-Detect: 1 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: Subject: [A4] Valentine 1 X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Brandon Rogers List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:52:33 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 14:29:21 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2003 21:52:33 -0000 Hey all- I'm looking for any tips WRT setting up a Valentine 1 with remote = display. I'd like to have the wiring as hidden as possible ( I don't = want dangling wires in field of vision)...but here's the tough part: I = want to be able to _quickly_and_easily_ switch the detector between my = two cars. =20 Any advice from those with experience? TIA- Brandon '84 urq 20V '98 A4 From fury@undabelly.com Thu Dec 4 08:57:59 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: A4@audifans.com Delivered-To: A4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B3DDD503B2 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:57:59 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07344-01 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:57:59 -0500 (EST) Received: from undabelly.com (mail5.safesecureweb.com [66.241.216.138]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A4DC34FF3F for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:57:58 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <200312040857.AA184942798@undabelly.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii From: "fury " To: X-Mailer: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] 1n1 message on trip X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: fury@undabelly.com List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 13:57:59 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:57:58 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 13:57:59 -0000 Hi all, I own a 96 A4 Quartto 2.8. Recently 1n1 started flashing where the trip milage should be. This only happens for a minute or so when I first start the car. Does anyone have any idea what that means? Thanks in advance for your time! Henry fury@undabelly.com From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Thu Dec 4 10:25:41 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: A4@audifans.com Delivered-To: A4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D543F50447 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:25:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07446-03-9 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:25:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 422125043B for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:25:40 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] 1n1 message on trip Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] 1n1 message on trip Thread-Index: AcO6bqZ8FDBWPPCLQTGH4ZRLBSqB/gADCNZQ From: "Quincy Chiang" To: , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:25:42 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:25:36 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:25:42 -0000 That's a service reminder, check your owner's manual for details. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: fury [mailto:fury@undabelly.com] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 6:58 AM To: A4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] 1n1 message on trip Hi all, I own a 96 A4 Quartto 2.8. Recently 1n1 started flashing where the trip = milage should be. This only happens for a minute or so when I first = start the car. Does anyone have any idea what that means? Thanks in = advance for your time! =20 Henry fury@undabelly.com =20 =20 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From audisscott@sbcglobal.net Thu Dec 4 10:31:45 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: A4@audifans.com Delivered-To: A4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BB763503CE for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:31:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 13225-01 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:31:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from web80201.mail.yahoo.com (web80201.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.79.36]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 5A2F0503C2 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:31:44 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031204153143.41693.qmail@web80201.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [67.98.221.43] by web80201.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 04 Dec 2003 07:31:43 PST From: Scott Sierakowski Subject: Re: [A4] 1n1 message on trip To: fury@undabelly.com, A4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <200312040857.AA184942798@undabelly.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:31:45 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 07:31:43 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:31:45 -0000 It actually reads In1, it's a service light for an oil change. It needs to be reset with a VAG tool or by the dealer. There is a procedure that I clipped from Audiworld, give it a try and let us know if it works on a 96: When the dealer services your car, they are supposed to reset the oil or service interval warning light that comes on in place of your trip odometer when you start your car. It can be temporarily reset, by pushing the odometer reset. But when the ignition is turned off, the service warning will reappear when you restart your car. To reset it permanently, follow these instructions: Insert your key into the ignition. Push in the odometer reset button, hold it in, and turn the key to the first click. The display should read either "oil" or "service" if it does not, repeat steps #1 and #2. To reset, pull out your instrument light dimmer button at the bottom of the tachometer. Turn the ignition to the off position. When the ignition is turned back on, the display should be back to the trip odometer. Note: This procedure has been confirmed on '98 and '99 model year A4's. Cheers, -Scott --- fury wrote: > Hi all, > > I own a 96 A4 Quartto 2.8. Recently 1n1 started > flashing where the trip milage should be. This only > happens for a minute or so when I first start the > car. Does anyone have any idea what that means? > Thanks in advance for your time! > > > Henry > fury@undabelly.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From withrl@yahoo.com Thu Dec 4 11:10:39 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id DF7B150468 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:10:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 25825-03-5 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:10:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from web9605.mail.yahoo.com (web9605.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.129.184]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id C9885503EB for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:10:38 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031204161030.11259.qmail@web9605.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [199.222.143.103] by web9605.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 04 Dec 2003 08:10:29 PST From: Ken Witherell To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Brake Light X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:10:40 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 08:10:29 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:10:40 -0000 I have 2002 A4 1.8MT with 54,000 miles. I have recently noticed that when a make a right turn the brake warning light flashes and beeps. This goes away right after the car straightens out. It only happens turning to the right and my foot is not on the brake. Any suggestions of what to look for? Thanks! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Thu Dec 4 11:42:50 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C9170504B2 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:42:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07345-02-4 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:42:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 845715040B for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:42:49 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Brake Light Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] Brake Light Thread-Index: AcO6gSy52spqU59nTj60LtXAu6NZRQABDEow From: "Quincy Chiang" To: "Ken Witherell" , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:42:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 09:42:48 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:42:50 -0000 The first thing to check would be the brake fluid level, perhaps it = drops below the level sensor (if there's one) when you make right turns. = Your car should be under warranty, bring it to your dealer and see what = they say. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: Ken Witherell [mailto:withrl@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:10 AM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Brake Light I have 2002 A4 1.8MT with 54,000 miles. I have recently noticed that when a make a right turn the brake warning light flashes and beeps. This goes away right after the car straightens out. It only happens turning to the right and my foot is not on the brake. Any suggestions of what to look for? Thanks! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From kleslie@optonline.net Thu Dec 4 12:59:48 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A7B964FF89 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:59:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 00567-02-6 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:59:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from mta11.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (mta11.srv.hcvlny.cv.net [167.206.5.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CA4524FF3F for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:59:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from [68.193.72.91] (ool-44c1485b.dyn.optonline.net [68.193.72.91]) by mta11.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.16 (built May 14 2003)) with ESMTP id <0HPD0090TTZF0M@mta11.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> for a4@audifans.com; Thu, 04 Dec 2003 12:59:46 -0500 (EST) From: Kevin Leslie Subject: Re: [A4] Heater Blower Motor replacement Question In-reply-to: <20031204152544.52C6050454@audifans.com> To: "a4@audifans.com" Message-id: MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.4.030702.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: ELLIEOLSEN@aol.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 17:59:48 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 12:59:04 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 17:59:48 -0000 Shawn, Similar experience about a year ago. I have a '96 A4 2.8Q as well. Degree of difficulty is probably a 5.0 on a scale of 10 (10 = leave it to a pro). The most difficult part of the replacement is to be able to contort yourself to reach the motor. It's located behind the Glove Box. I was able to remove the Glove Box door. I believe the hinge can be pressed/squeezed in to allow the front to swing open and then you can remove it completely with a screw driver removing 2 screws. >From there, I believe I recall 4 bolts holding on the motor. It is a little challenging to get the right angle / tilt to remove and insert the new motor. I was able to find a used motor that had good bushings (or is that brushes??) in the housing. No one will rebuild these motors anymore - at least not in my area. Re: what docs might be helpful, I think I may have purchased a Bentley just for that purpose but didn't find that I needed to consult it much, if at all. When my motor began to fail it was a matter of several weeks to a month before it became so intermittent and unreliable AND the weather became to cold to endure it much more. Good luck. Kevin Leslie Basking Ridge, NJ 96 A4 2.8Q (nearing 150k!) ============ Previously, Shawn inquired, ============ ... Our 96 A4 2.8q was not blowing air ... How difficult is it to replace the blower motor? Are there any write ups that is should check out? Regards, Shawn Olsen Clarkston MI 96 A4 2.8q 95 S6 MTM 91 200q20v avant From frank@zk3.dec.com Thu Dec 4 14:49:25 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C8ECB504F2 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 09887-01-3 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from zmamail03.zma.compaq.com (zmamail03.zma.compaq.com [161.114.64.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B0BA7504BB for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net [16.47.4.103]) by zmamail03.zma.compaq.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C524010FD7; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from anw.zk3.dec.com (or.zk3.dec.com [16.140.48.4]) by taynzmail03.nz-tay.cpqcorp.net (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4E8582F6E; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from zk3.dec.com by anw.zk3.dec.com (8.11.1/1.1.22.2/08Sep98-0251PM) id hB4JnMF0002604942; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 14:49:22 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <3FCF8FC2.1000501@zk3.dec.com> From: Douglas Frank User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 Netscape/7.1 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Ken Witherell Subject: Re: [A4] Brake Light References: <20031204161030.11259.qmail@web9605.mail.yahoo.com> In-Reply-To: <20031204161030.11259.qmail@web9605.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 19:49:25 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 14:49:22 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 19:49:25 -0000 If the fluid level's OK in the reservoir, try gently pulling on/wiggling the level sensor's wire connector on the underside of the bowl (in back). This could make the problem come & go. As the wire sways back & forth through 54000 mi. of hard cornering, it may have fatigue fractured. At least, that's what happened to me. Ken Witherell wrote: > I have 2002 A4 1.8MT with 54,000 miles. I have > recently noticed that when a make a right turn the > brake warning light flashes and beeps. -- Douglas Frank There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein's ... HP Co. pursuit of lethal weapons of mass destruction 110 Spit Brook Rd. cannot be tolerated. He must be disarmed. Nashua, NH 03062 USA --Ted Kennedy, 27 Sep 02 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Thu Dec 4 22:42:24 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7CFA250448 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:42:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10562-03-10 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:42:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav26.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.83]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 24DDD50447 for ; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:42:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Thu, 4 Dec 2003 19:42:21 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav26.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Fri, 05 Dec 2003 03:42:21 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Message-ID: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 05 Dec 2003 03:42:21.0459 (UTC) FILETIME=[C9EBD630:01C3BAE1] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Insurance? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 03:42:24 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 21:42:22 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 03:42:24 -0000 Hello all. =20 I drive a 2001 A4 2.8, and my insurance payments are = actually higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for your insurance? I'm covered for the absolute lowest amount of coverage (but still "full" coverage) and my deductibles are 500/500. I also have a perfectly clean driving record - absolutely no tickets and no accidents within the past 5 years. I'm also getting a 15% group discount, and = another 20% discount because I am a good student. =20 So why is it so much for me? Well, I'm a 20 yr old single male, of = course! It's all a scam. All. A. Scam. =20 /end-rant =20 /sigh =20 David M. Weprin dave@weprin.net bioserrors@hotmail.com Home: 630-540-0201 Cell: 847-354-2061 =20 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Fri Dec 5 08:23:06 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 370EA4CFC7 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:23:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16035-02-3 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:23:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav52.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.41]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C8D374B3DB for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:23:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 05:23:04 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav52.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:23:03 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <002901c3bb32$ea8c5490$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <007e01c3bb02$e873d5a0$6600a8c0@ted> Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 05 Dec 2003 13:23:04.0034 (UTC) FILETIME=[E9B6DC20:01C3BB32] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:23:06 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 07:23:05 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:23:06 -0000 I'm with Liberty Mutual, same with my home insurance. I did run a = search on the net (actually three searches) to see who would give me the lowest = rates. Actually some no-name internet-based company said it would cover me for about 60% of what I'm paying right now, but I'll stay away from that, tyvm.... -Dave -----Original Message----- From: Teddy Ngo [mailto:teddy1n@pacbell.net]=20 Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:39 AM To: David M. Weprin Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? Full coverage and i pay about $170/month with a less then perfect = record. Who is your company ----- Original Message -----=20 From: "David M. Weprin" To: Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 7:42 PM Subject: [A4] Insurance? Hello all. I drive a 2001 A4 2.8, and my insurance payments are = actually higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for your insurance? I'm covered for the absolute lowest amount of coverage (but still "full" coverage) and my deductibles are 500/500. I also have a perfectly clean driving record - absolutely no tickets and no accidents within the past 5 years. I'm also getting a 15% group discount, and = another 20% discount because I am a good student. So why is it so much for me? Well, I'm a 20 yr old single male, of = course! It's all a scam. All. A. Scam. /end-rant /sigh David M. Weprin dave@weprin.net bioserrors@hotmail.com Home: 630-540-0201 Cell: 847-354-2061 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From mvp12547@yahoo.com Fri Dec 5 08:27:10 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6AA6B4CFC8 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:27:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16098-02-7 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:27:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from web20721.mail.yahoo.com (web20721.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.226.73]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 392824CCFF for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:27:09 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031205132708.22304.qmail@web20721.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web20721.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 05 Dec 2003 05:27:08 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? To: "David M. Weprin" , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:27:10 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 05:27:08 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 13:27:10 -0000 Sit tight until your 25th birthday and dont get any tickets or claims,they just jump at an opportunity to "adjust rates" regardless of age. I' ve got an 00 1.8T Avant,very complete and good coverage plus a million dollar umbrella, $655 per year. It is one of four cars and a home with the same provider. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now From a4@d-9.net Fri Dec 5 10:28:50 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 392D54FF7F for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:28:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31331-02 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:28:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net (rwcrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.198.35]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1BFC34FF3B for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:28:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from d-9.net ([68.83.71.168]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id <2003120515284701300mtgl4e>; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:28:48 +0000 Received: (qmail 30225 invoked by uid 509); 5 Dec 2003 15:34:56 -0000 Received: from localhost (sendmail-bs@127.0.0.1) by localhost with SMTP; 5 Dec 2003 15:34:56 -0000 From: Jon/Audi A4 X-X-Sender: a4@roach To: "David M. Weprin" Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? In-Reply-To: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:28:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:34:56 -0500 (EST) X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:28:50 -0000 > higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for your > insurance? I'm covered for the absolute lowest amount of coverage (but I have Erie Insurance, here in central PA. I am 28 and have a clean record. I also have my homeowners with Erie, my deductibles are 250/500 and I have a 2001 1.8t. My premium is right around $700 IIRC. From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Fri Dec 5 10:39:14 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 428CD503CA for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:39:14 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01411-01-12 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:39:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C61E4CA36 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:39:13 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] Insurance? Thread-Index: AcO7M4BKRvMZ/YUlSE6WVo5MwCoAIwAEApZQ From: "Quincy Chiang" To: "David M. Weprin" , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:39:14 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:39:11 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:39:14 -0000 Agreed, I turned 25 on wednesday, and I'm now paying $973 Cdn (~$730 = USD) a year for my S4 from $1827 (~$1370 USD). I was paying ~$1700 for = my '01 A4 1.8t, and I would be paying less than $900 if I hadn't = switched car. My deductibles are $1000/500 Cdn, so the rate should have = been a little higher if I go with 500/500. I have a clean driving = record as well, no tickets what so ever, had one accident with my = parent's car back in '96 and which has been cleared. Mind you my rate = is part of a group rate with my provincial engineering association, and = it's known to be the lowest period. Unfortunately you belong to the group with the highest accident rate, = being a male under 25. Just stick it out man and keep you record clean, = you will be rewarded with a small break when you turn 23 I believe, and = a big one when you turn 25. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 6:27 AM To: David M. Weprin; a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? Sit tight until your 25th birthday and dont get any tickets or = claims,they just jump at an opportunity to "adjust rates" regardless of = age. I' ve got an 00 1.8T Avant,very complete and good coverage plus a = million dollar umbrella, $655 per year. It is one of four cars and a = home with the same provider. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From seanpaul@speakeasy.net Fri Dec 5 11:26:22 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 096A950434 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:26:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17222-02-5 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:26:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from imail.speakeasy.net (imail.speakeasy.net [69.17.87.130]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A3690503B2 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:26:20 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 14018 invoked from network); 5 Dec 2003 16:26:22 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO exchange.Speakexec) ([172.16.0.19]) (envelope-sender ) by imail.speakeasy.net (qmail-ldap-1.03) with SMTP for ; 5 Dec 2003 16:26:22 -0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: Water leak in an A4 Thread-Index: AcO55RSycVJm+E1kSQKsKaiZjE+rTgBZ4g8A From: "Sean Paul" To: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] RE: Water leak in an A4 - UPDATE X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:26:22 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:25:07 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:26:22 -0000 Thanks all for the responses. All signs point to the clogged drains in = the engine compartment as the cause of water leaking into the rear = passenger floor area (I guess through the vent system). We had a huge = rainstorm last night and no leaks! =20 > -----Original Message----- > From: Sean Paul =20 > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 1:29 PM > To: 'a4@audifans.com' > Subject: Water leak in an A4 >=20 > My rear passenger floor had an inch of water in it recently=20 > after a rain. No leaks detected through the window or door=20 > jambs, and only the floor was wet. It's also very hard to=20 > tell if it's still getting water - it's just hard to dry=20 > thoroughly with no garage. Ideas? >=20 > Also of note the front compartment between the winshield and=20 > where the engine is sealed off had standing water. I did=20 > unclog the holes there (one under the battery and one on the=20 > driver side) and that water drained. I thought that might be=20 > related but the mechanic says no, and it likely isn't related=20 > to the heater core. >=20 From adonohue@att.com Fri Dec 5 11:36:15 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ED43D50464 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:36:14 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22047-01-9 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:36:14 -0500 (EST) Received: from kcmso2.proxy.att.com (kcmso2.att.com [192.128.134.71]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D6DB550463 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:36:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from attrh5i.attrh.att.com ([135.38.62.12]) by kcmso2.proxy.att.com (AT&T IPNS/MSO-5.0) with ESMTP id hB5Fv1Nb015206 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:36:13 -0600 Received: from occlust04evs1.ugd.att.com (135.38.164.13) by attrh5i.attrh.att.com (6.5.032) id 3FBBC62E0053D418 for a4@audifans.com; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:35:50 -0500 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6375.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <5C2CE23B27AC4D449F75AFF4560419F60A00BE55@OCCLUST04EVS1.ugd.att.com> X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: A4 Digest, Vol 2, Issue 2 Thread-Index: AcO7TM7HS6iresHzS3KTR03Z+BJ/fAAAK1NA From: "Donohue, Andrew J (Andy), WCITS" To: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:36:15 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:36:12 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:36:15 -0000 From: "David M. Weprin" > I drive a 2001 A4 2.8, and my insurance payments are = actually >higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for your >insurance?=20 You could get married. That will lower your premiums. Probably not worth = it in the long run though ;+} Andy Donohue 98 2.8q From adam-a4@gmi.com Fri Dec 5 15:56:09 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EB4E44CFC8 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:56:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15862-02-5 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:56:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail.gmi.com (mail.gmi.com [65.197.167.9]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id B83054CFA7 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 15:56:07 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 10295 invoked by uid 1001); 5 Dec 2003 20:56:06 -0000 From: adam morley To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <20031205205606.GD9973@chopin.gmi.com> Mail-Followup-To: a4@audifans.com References: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> <20031205132708.22304.qmail@web20721.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <20031205132708.22304.qmail@web20721.mail.yahoo.com> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 20:56:09 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:56:06 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 20:56:09 -0000 On Fri, Dec 05, 2003 at 05:27:08AM -0800, michael pagano wrote: > Sit tight until your 25th birthday and dont get any tickets or claims,they just jump at an opportunity to "adjust rates" regardless of age. I' ve got an 00 1.8T Avant,very complete and good coverage plus a million dollar umbrella, $655 per year. It is one of four cars and a home with the same provider. FWIW, my rates dropped when I turned 22. -- adam From mchang@ee.washington.edu Fri Dec 5 16:03:13 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6541F4D39F for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:03:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 19470-02-2 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:03:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from maxwell-a.ee.washington.edu (maxwell-a.ee.washington.edu [128.95.42.91]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 348A44CFA7 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:03:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from localhost (edgerton.ee.washington.edu [128.95.42.90]) by maxwell-a.ee.washington.edu (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id hB5L3Bow020570 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:03:11 -0800 Received: from maxwell-a.ee.washington.edu ([128.95.42.91]) by localhost (edgerton.ee.washington.edu [128.95.42.90]) (amavisd-new, port 25) with ESMTP id 09205-01 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:02:38 -0800 (PST) Received: from brain.ee.washington.edu (brain.ee.washington.edu [128.95.196.38]) by maxwell-a.ee.washington.edu (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id hB5L2c9Y020189 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:02:38 -0800 Received: (from mchang@localhost) by brain.ee.washington.edu (8.11.6/8.11.6) id hB5L2cE16052 for a4@audifans.com; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:02:38 -0800 (PST) From: "Mark L. Chang" To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <20031205210238.GB3850@brain.ee.washington.edu> References: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> <20031205132708.22304.qmail@web20721.mail.yahoo.com> <20031205205606.GD9973@chopin.gmi.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <20031205205606.GD9973@chopin.gmi.com> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4i X-Edgerton-Scanned: by amavisd-new from ee.washington.edu X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:03:13 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:02:38 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:03:13 -0000 I didn't read the rest of the suggestions, but you need to get older, get married :), or move to a less urban area. I was told once by an insurance agent that getting married was like turning 25, if you weren't 25 yet. My three cars (96 neon, 91 90q20v, 00 a4 2.8q) puts me at $2xx.xx every month. Full coverage on all of 'em. I'm 28, married, live in Seattle, and have renters insurance with them as well. Mark On Fri, Dec 05, 2003 at 12:56:06PM -0800 or thereabouts, adam morley wrote: > On Fri, Dec 05, 2003 at 05:27:08AM -0800, michael pagano wrote: > > Sit tight until your 25th birthday and dont get any tickets or claims,they just jump at an opportunity to "adjust rates" regardless of age. I' ve got an 00 1.8T Avant,very complete and good coverage plus a million dollar umbrella, $655 per year. It is one of four cars and a home with the same provider. > > FWIW, my rates dropped when I turned 22. > > -- > adam > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 -- I love to give homemade gifts... which one of my kids do you want? From audi@thehinckleys.com Fri Dec 5 16:05:15 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 948355041F for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:05:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21175-01-10 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:05:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from thehinckleys.com (thehinckleys.com [216.254.20.190]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id E240650411 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:05:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from scottxp.thehinckleys.com ([192.168.0.101]) by thehinckleys.com ( IA Mail Server Version: 5.1.3. Build: 1014 ) ; Fri, 05 Dec 2003 12:54:51 -0800 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.2.20031205124901.0209aec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> X-Sender: (Unverified) X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: a4@audifans.com From: Scott Hinckley Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? In-Reply-To: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> References: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:05:15 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 12:50:47 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:05:15 -0000 At 07:42 PM 12/4/2003, David M. Weprin wrote: > > I drive a 2001 A4 2.8, and my insurance payments are actually > >higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for your 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Sport 6spd $1200/yr, but Seattle rates tend to be rather high compared to anywhere else I have insured my cars. Scott From steve@grommit.com Fri Dec 5 16:15:09 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B516A50436 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:15:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24546-02 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:15:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from grommit.grommit.com (grommit.com [64.62.161.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A52105040E for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:15:08 -0500 (EST) Received: by grommit.grommit.com (Postfix, from userid 500) id CBADD1244F1; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:15:07 -0800 (PST) From: Stephen Lau To: Scott Hinckley Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <20031205211507.GC9212@grommit.com> References: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> <6.0.1.1.2.20031205124901.0209aec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.2.20031205124901.0209aec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:15:09 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:15:07 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:15:09 -0000 On Fri, Dec 05, 2003 at 12:50:47PM -0800, Scott Hinckley wrote: > 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Sport 6spd $1200/yr, but Seattle rates tend to be > rather high compared to anywhere else I have insured my cars. Try being male, single, under 25, and living in San Diego (close enough to TJ for your car to completely disappear within 20 minutes) :( :( -steve -- stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Fri Dec 5 16:21:44 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C1D1F504B7; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:21:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 25345-04-3; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:21:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0B25A504DA; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 16:21:43 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] Insurance? Thread-Index: AcO7c33mDjU9tZ0HRQSMsD7Y2t9gAQAAUtlg From: "Quincy Chiang" To: , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] Good VW/Audi dealer in Redwood Shore, CA X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:21:44 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 14:21:41 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 21:21:44 -0000 Hi all, My cousin just moved from Boston to Redwood Shore CA for his new job, = and he's planning on buying a Jetta 1.8t or perhaps an A4 if the deal is = right. Can someone recommend some good VW and Audi dealers in that = area? This will be my cousin's first car purchase by himself, so any = tips and help are appreciated. I wish I could help him more but I'm in = Calgary Canada. Thanks a bunch. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: Scott Hinckley [mailto:audi@thehinckleys.com] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:51 PM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? At 07:42 PM 12/4/2003, David M. Weprin wrote: > > I drive a 2001 A4 2.8, and my insurance payments are = actually > >higher than my car payments!!! What do you all pay per month for = your 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Sport 6spd $1200/yr, but Seattle rates tend to = be=20 rather high compared to anywhere else I have insured my cars. Scott _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From audi@thehinckleys.com Fri Dec 5 19:41:55 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 433DC4CCD2 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 19:41:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 25654-03 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 19:41:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from thehinckleys.com (thehinckleys.com [216.254.20.190]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id B519E4CCC2 for ; Fri, 5 Dec 2003 19:41:53 -0500 (EST) Received: from scottxp.thehinckleys.com ([192.168.0.101]) by thehinckleys.com ( IA Mail Server Version: 5.1.3. Build: 1014 ) ; Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:47:32 -0800 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.2.20031205164049.01fa56d8@mail.thehinckleys.com> X-Sender: (Unverified) X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: a4@audifans.com From: Scott Hinckley Subject: Re: [A4] Insurance? In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.2.20031205124901.0209aec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> References: <000001c3bae1$ca6488a0$6700a8c0@dwlaptop> <6.0.1.1.2.20031205124901.0209aec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 00:41:55 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:44:30 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 00:41:55 -0000 At 12:50 PM 12/5/2003, Scott Hinckley wrote: > >2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Sport 6spd $1200/yr, but Seattle rates tend to > be rather high compared to anywhere else I have insured my cars. BTW: That is over 25, married, multi-policy & multi-car discount, safe driver. From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sat Dec 6 03:08:30 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D985B4D3C7 for ; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 03:08:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22570-02-2 for ; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 03:08:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav23.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.80]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C91554D30A for ; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 03:08:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 6 Dec 2003 00:08:29 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav23.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sat, 06 Dec 2003 08:08:29 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Insurance? Message-ID: <006e01c3bbd0$231869a0$5600a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.2.20031205164049.01fa56d8@mail.thehinckleys.com> Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 06 Dec 2003 08:08:29.0297 (UTC) FILETIME=[21E84E10:01C3BBD0] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 08:08:31 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 02:08:31 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 06 Dec 2003 08:08:31 -0000 FYI - My premium is currently just over $4,000 per year... -Dave PS: Sorry if you receive this twice. From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sun Dec 7 12:27:38 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 17C334CCC2 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:27:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 19122-05-2 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:27:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav69.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.204]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CD4044B338 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:27:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 09:27:35 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav69.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:27:35 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Message-ID: <001d01c3bce7$69130fb0$6e00a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 07 Dec 2003 17:27:35.0961 (UTC) FILETIME=[67B0C090:01C3BCE7] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Snub Mount X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:27:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:27:38 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:27:38 -0000 Hello everyone, I'm sick of the driveline shock that I feel when upshifting or downshifting in my '01 A4 2.8 Tip, so I've been looking at APR's Engine Snub Mount to help reduce that. Can anyone recommend or unrecommend this product to me? Any ideas on what parts of my warranty this would void? How difficult is it to install? Thanks. Dave From mp3@bellatlantic.net Sun Dec 7 12:41:09 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D961D4D449 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:41:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 32548-02-5 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:41:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from out008.verizon.net (out008pub.verizon.net [206.46.170.108]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A42C54D39F for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:41:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from bellatlantic.net ([138.88.215.222]) by out008.verizon.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.06 201-253-122-130-106-20030910) with ESMTP id <20031207174108.HYHO19191.out008.verizon.net@bellatlantic.net>; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:41:08 -0600 Message-ID: <3FD35FC9.3080502@bellatlantic.net> From: Roger Mecking User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 Netscape/7.1 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: "David M. Weprin" Subject: Re: [A4] Snub Mount References: <001d01c3bce7$69130fb0$6e00a8c0@dwlaptop> In-Reply-To: <001d01c3bce7$69130fb0$6e00a8c0@dwlaptop> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Authentication-Info: Submitted using SMTP AUTH at out008.verizon.net from [138.88.215.222] at Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:41:07 -0600 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:41:10 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 12:13:45 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:41:10 -0000 Hey Dave, The APR snub mount is a great upgrade for your A4. When you see the stock mount when you take it out you'll wonder why Audi ever made it out of foam rubber. As for warranty issues, I doubt a dealership would void parts warranties due to a snub mount... Only thing I could think of is them voiding the 2 main motor mounts, but a4@audifans.com a bit far-fetched. There's an excellent writeup on the mount install on APR's site in PDF form. If you haven't done much work on your car before, it'll take about 2-3 hours, less if your a D.I.Y.er. Good luck and enjoy it, Roger David M. Weprin wrote: >Hello everyone, >I'm sick of the driveline shock that I feel when upshifting or downshifting >in my '01 A4 2.8 Tip, so I've been looking at APR's Engine Snub Mount to >help reduce that. > >Can anyone recommend or unrecommend this product to me? > >Any ideas on what parts of my warranty this would void? > >How difficult is it to install? > >Thanks. >Dave >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > | - Roger Mecking | | - AOL IM: MtnBikn2K | - E-Mail: MP3@CapitalAudi.com | - Location: Washington, D.C. | - GPS: 38N 54' 15", 77W 01' 45" | | - Website: http://www.CapitalAudi.com | | - 1999.5 Audi A4 1.8TQM Silver w/ Onyx | - 1993 Audi 90 CS 2.8XM Silver w/ Platinum From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sun Dec 7 12:50:30 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CED2D4D431 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:50:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01388-04-4 for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:50:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav73.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.208]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C7254D37F for ; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 12:50:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sun, 7 Dec 2003 09:50:28 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav73.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:50:28 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Snub Mount Message-ID: <002e01c3bcea$9b7c0030$6e00a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 In-Reply-To: <3FD35FC9.3080502@bellatlantic.net> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 07 Dec 2003 17:50:28.0841 (UTC) FILETIME=[99FD9D90:01C3BCEA] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:50:30 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:50:31 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 17:50:30 -0000 Thanks for your near-instant and such a complete response! -Dave -----Original Message----- From: Roger Mecking [mailto:mp3@bellatlantic.net]=20 Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 11:14 AM To: David M. Weprin Cc: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Snub Mount Hey Dave, The APR snub mount is a great upgrade for your A4. When you see the=20 stock mount when you take it out you'll wonder why Audi ever made it out = of foam rubber. As for warranty issues, I doubt a dealership would void = parts warranties due to a snub mount... Only thing I could think of is=20 them voiding the 2 main motor mounts, but a4@audifans.com a bit=20 far-fetched. There's an excellent writeup on the mount install on APR's = site in PDF form. If you haven't done much work on your car before,=20 it'll take about 2-3 hours, less if your a D.I.Y.er. Good luck and enjoy it, Roger David M. Weprin wrote: >Hello everyone, >I'm sick of the driveline shock that I feel when upshifting or = downshifting >in my '01 A4 2.8 Tip, so I've been looking at APR's Engine Snub Mount = to >help reduce that. > >Can anyone recommend or unrecommend this product to me? > >Any ideas on what parts of my warranty this would void? > >How difficult is it to install? > >Thanks. >Dave >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > =20 > | - Roger Mecking | | - AOL IM: MtnBikn2K | - E-Mail: MP3@CapitalAudi.com | - Location: Washington, D.C. | - GPS: 38N 54' 15", 77W 01' 45" | | - Website: http://www.CapitalAudi.com | | - 1999.5 Audi A4 1.8TQM Silver w/ Onyx | - 1993 Audi 90 CS 2.8XM Silver w/ Platinum From stewart_adeyemo@hotmail.com Wed Dec 10 11:07:51 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EDF2650729 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:07:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07441-02-11 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:07:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (law9-oe28.law9.hotmail.com [64.4.8.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C3BAA50719 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:07:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 08:07:43 -0800 Received: from 81.178.248.139 by law9-oe28.law9.hotmail.com with DAV; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:07:43 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [81.178.248.139] X-Originating-Email: [stewart_adeyemo@hotmail.com] X-Sender: stewart_adeyemo@hotmail.com From: "Stewart Adeyemo" To: Organization: Shadmore Motors MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2003 16:07:43.0959 (UTC) FILETIME=[BEAC8670:01C3BF37] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Retrofitting Chorus II to 1998 A4 X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Stewart Adeyemo List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:07:51 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:07:43 -0000 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:07:51 -0000 I have a 1998 model A4 that is currently fitted with a Concert head unit (and a CD changer); the volume control on this has unfortunately given up the ghost. I am therefore exploring the possibility of retrofitting the car with a Chorus II head unit; I am informed they are "better" than the first generation Concerts. Can anyone offer any advice / pitfalls to watch out for ? Specifically, does the absence of a CAN bus in the car present any insurmountable difficulties ? Thanks in advance Stewart From fsanford@frontiernet.net Wed Dec 10 11:32:11 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BF94E50717 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:32:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16449-02-20 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:32:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net (relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net [66.133.131.37]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E473650711 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:32:05 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 5974 invoked from network); 10 Dec 2003 16:32:05 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([66.133.131.1]) (envelope-sender ) by relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net (FrontierMTA 2.3.6) with SMTP for ; 10 Dec 2003 16:32:05 -0000 Received: from rnyfw.analytics.l-3com.com (rnyfw.analytics.l-3com.com [166.20.181.2]) by webmail.frontiernet.net (Horde) with HTTP for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:32:05 -0500 Message-ID: <1071073925.26hwnkxz3m9s@webmail.frontiernet.net> From: "fsanford@frontiernet.net" To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit User-Agent: Internet Messaging Program (IMP) 4.0-cvs X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] Re: Retrofitting Chorus II to 1998 A4 X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:32:11 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:32:05 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:32:11 -0000 This may or may not apply to your situatio since I'm not sure if the bus is the same, but I put a later model Concert CD player into my '97. All of the basic controls and Bose connections lined up fine with no changes needed. The illumination dimming on the Concert works off of it's own light level sensors, so that works fine. In my case, the CD changer pinouts were different (but I don't have a changer and don't care). The radio information display in the instrument cluster doesn't work because of the bus difference, but I don't really care about that either (may be a simple wire/pin swap, may be completely incompatible, I haven't investigated). The only thing of interest to me is that the antenna booster power lead doesn't seem to be correct, based on the crappy reception that I'm experiencing. I haven't had the time to go back in and troubleshoot it, but it should be a simple wire/pin swap. Frank '97 A4 1.8T quattro Message: 12 Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:07:43 -0000 From: "Stewart Adeyemo" Subject: [A4] Retrofitting Chorus II to 1998 A4 To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I have a 1998 model A4 that is currently fitted with a Concert head unit (and a CD changer); the volume control on this has unfortunately given up the ghost. I am therefore exploring the possibility of retrofitting the car with a Chorus II head unit; I am informed they are "better" than the first generation Concerts. Can anyone offer any advice / pitfalls to watch out for ? Specifically, does the absence of a CAN bus in the car present any insurmountable difficulties ? Thanks in advance Stewart From audia4@cloud9grafx.com Wed Dec 10 11:43:38 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1D406506FE for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:43:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 19410-02-2 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:43:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from poseidon.sourcedns.com (poseidon.sourcedns.com [64.91.249.218]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E8B7D506EC for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:43:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from pcp01412547pcs.phnixv01.pa.comcast.net ([68.81.57.117] helo=DESIGN1) by poseidon.sourcedns.com with asmtp (Exim 4.24) id 1AU7R0-0004wf-Ty for a4@audifans.com; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:43:35 -0500 From: "Tim Grattan" To: Message-ID: <000e01c3bf3c$b9ed8580$6401a8c0@DESIGN1> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-AntiAbuse: This header was added to track abuse, please include it with any abuse report X-AntiAbuse: Primary Hostname - poseidon.sourcedns.com X-AntiAbuse: Original Domain - audifans.com X-AntiAbuse: Originator/Caller UID/GID - [47 12] / [47 12] X-AntiAbuse: Sender Address Domain - cloud9grafx.com X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Rearview Mirror Replacement X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:43:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:43:21 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:43:38 -0000 Hello all, =20 As of January 1st, I am becoming an assistant chief of my local = ambulance company and would be needing to put some sort of emergency lighting on = my car. Currently, I am planning on doing nothing more then hideaway = lights. One of the ideas I had was to take 4 small LED lights and mount them to = the back side of my rearview mirror. I was wondering how easy it would be = to remove the rearview mirror from the car, and how much a replacement one would cost (from someone beyond the dealer). =20 Thanks for any info, Tim Grattan 2002 Silver A4 Quattro, Manual CONFIDENTIALITY: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, = confidential or privileged information. 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If you are not the = intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this communication and destroy all copies. =20 From venkat14@hotmail.com Wed Dec 10 15:54:22 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E6177506B9 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:54:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10276-02-4 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:54:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (bay1-f74.bay1.hotmail.com [65.54.245.74]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id F3D0A506B4 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:54:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:54:21 -0800 Received: from 65.161.4.40 by by1fd.bay1.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:54:20 GMT X-Originating-IP: [65.161.4.40] X-Originating-Email: [venkat14@hotmail.com] X-Sender: venkat14@hotmail.com From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" To: a4@audifans.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2003 20:54:21.0194 (UTC) FILETIME=[C90656A0:01C3BF5F] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:54:23 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:54:20 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:54:23 -0000 Hello, The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) and so do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these for my 98 A4 2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Venkat V. _________________________________________________________________ Don’t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es From venkat14@hotmail.com Wed Dec 10 15:55:36 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3ED9E506B9 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08821-03-9 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (bay1-f157.bay1.hotmail.com [65.54.245.157]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2978B50776 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:33 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:55:32 -0800 Received: from 65.161.4.40 by by1fd.bay1.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:32 GMT X-Originating-IP: [65.161.4.40] X-Originating-Email: [venkat14@hotmail.com] X-Sender: venkat14@hotmail.com From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" To: a4@audifans.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 10 Dec 2003 20:55:32.0556 (UTC) FILETIME=[F38F50C0:01C3BF5F] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Heard of European Auto Works in Mountain View, CA? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:36 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:32 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:36 -0000 Hi, Have you guys heard of this Audi repair ship? Are they good? Thanks. Venkat V. _________________________________________________________________ Browse styles for all ages, from the latest looks to cozy weekend wear at MSN Shopping. And check out the beauty products! http://shopping.msn.com From brian@bjwhite.net Wed Dec 10 15:55:43 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 07130507AD for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10276-02-8 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from host23.apollohosting.com (host23.apollohosting.com [209.239.46.28]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0D181507A6 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from bjwhite.net (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by host23.apollohosting.com (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id hBAKteaO023549; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 15:55:41 -0500 From: "Brian White" To: "Venkat Venkataratnam" , a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles Message-Id: <20031210205540.M14410@bjwhite.net> In-Reply-To: References: X-Mailer: Open WebMail 1.81 20021127 X-OriginatingIP: 12.230.147.198 (brian) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: brian@bjwhite.net List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:43 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:55:40 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:55:43 -0000 Your dealer is right. ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" To: a4@audifans.com Sent: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:54:20 +0000 Subject: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles > Hello, > > The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) > and so do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these > for my 98 A4 > 2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks. > > Venkat V. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don’t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the > holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 ------- End of Original Message ------- From gackerson@earthlink.net Wed Dec 10 16:58:32 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B938C507D5 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:58:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01724-01 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:58:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from pintail.mail.pas.earthlink.net (pintail.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.122]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 89E6E5078C for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:58:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from louie.psp.pas.earthlink.net ([207.217.78.221]) by pintail.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AUCLm-0000Hw-00 for a4@audifans.com; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 13:58:30 -0800 Message-ID: <11029015.1071093510141.JavaMail.root@louie.psp.pas.earthlink.net> From: Glenn Ackerson To: a4@audifans.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Earthlink Zoo Mail 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Glenn Ackerson List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:58:32 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 13:58:30 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:58:32 -0000 Greetings Audi Owners: I have a 2002 A4 Quattro, and I'm experiencing real = frustration with the winshield wiper blade functionality on my A4. I've alr= eady replaced the wiper blades once, but during storms that involve either = freezing rain or freezing snow, I experience bad spots where the moisture f= reezes on the windshield and it just so happens that it's right in my line = of vision! So, I have two questions: (1) How often have others of you repla= ced your wiper blades? Based on past car ownership, it doesn't seem like I = should have to replace the blades all that frequently - I live in Colorado,= so we don't get a lot of rain. (2) Have any of you found that winter blade= s have worked well? It was my understanding that winter blades were superio= r to regular blades only in terms of snow and ice not freezing the blade me= chanism, but that the functionality of the blades for removing moisture was= n't necessarily any different or better. True? I have to do something, beca= use it creates a dangerous driving situation. Thanks for your feedback! Cheers, Glenn '02 A4 Quattro From ctclues@yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 17:09:22 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9D95A507B4 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:09:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 04484-01-15 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:09:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from web12908.mail.yahoo.com (web12908.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.174.75]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 3E9205078F for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:09:21 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031210220920.36915.qmail@web12908.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [139.149.1.195] by web12908.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:09:20 PST From: Chris Lue Subject: Re: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration To: Glenn Ackerson , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <11029015.1071093510141.JavaMail.root@louie.psp.pas.earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:09:22 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:09:20 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:09:22 -0000 Glenn, Yes, you are correct about the winter wipers - they have a rubber sheath over the blade mechanism that prevents it from jamming up with ice/snow but the blade itself is no different than a standard blade. I switched to silicone blades about a year ago and will never go back to standard blades. Silicone has a few advantages over standard blades: -they remain pliable in very extreme temperatures -they last several times longer -they leave a very thin (not noticeable) silicone residue on the windshield that causes moisture to bead (i.e., not adhere to the windshield). It is a very similar effect to using RainX except that you never need to reapply! I have PIAA blades. Silblades is the other main manufacturer. They are more expensive than standard blades but well worth the money IMO. If you don't want to shell out the $$ for these blades, I'd recommend using RainX. It does a fantastic job at preventing moisture from adhering to the glass. The issue that most people have is that you really do need to reapply RainX every few weeks to prevent streaking and/or wiper chatter. Good luck, Chris --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 17:10:52 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C63F6507F0 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:10:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 06452-01-4 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:10:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40307.mail.yahoo.com (web40307.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id BCCB6507CB for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:10:46 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031210221042.80280.qmail@web40307.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40307.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:10:42 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: Re: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles To: Venkat Venkataratnam , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:10:52 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:10:42 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:10:52 -0000 If the timing belt has never been replaced then by all means get it done. I assume the $500 includes rotors as well....? Can't comment on the costs other than to say 'wow'...! Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Venkat Venkataratnam wrote: > Hello, > > The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) and > so > do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these for my 98 > A4 > 2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks. > > Venkat V. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From mvp12547@yahoo.com Wed Dec 10 17:11:35 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C5B42507F9 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:11:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 04526-02-7 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:11:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from web20721.mail.yahoo.com (web20721.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.226.73]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 74F37507CB for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:11:34 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031210221133.27214.qmail@web20721.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web20721.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:11:33 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration To: Glenn Ackerson , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <11029015.1071093510141.JavaMail.root@louie.psp.pas.earthlink.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:11:35 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:11:33 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:11:35 -0000 Sounds more like you should keep the defroster on. I have found a warm windshield the best defense in snow or ice. We get more ice than snow and I rarely have wiper problems with standard blades. I keep the defroster on with dash vents closed in those situations, temp set on "auto" 70-72 degrees, higher if necessary. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now From steve@grommit.com Wed Dec 10 17:13:42 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B6E91507E6 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:13:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08715-01 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:13:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from grommit.grommit.com (grommit.com [64.62.161.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 65226507BF for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:13:41 -0500 (EST) Received: by grommit.grommit.com (Postfix, from userid 500) id C93941244EF; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:13:39 -0800 (PST) From: Stephen Lau To: Chris Lue Subject: Re: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration Message-ID: <20031210221339.GO27106@grommit.com> References: <11029015.1071093510141.JavaMail.root@louie.psp.pas.earthlink.net> <20031210220920.36915.qmail@web12908.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <20031210220920.36915.qmail@web12908.mail.yahoo.com> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com, Glenn Ackerson X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:13:42 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:13:39 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:13:42 -0000 Just wanted to toss in a hearty second vote for the PIAA silicon blades got mine from a4stuff.com and i love 'em... On Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 02:09:20PM -0800, Chris Lue wrote: > Glenn, > Yes, you are correct about the winter wipers - they have a rubber sheath over the blade mechanism that prevents it from jamming up with ice/snow but the blade itself is no different than a standard blade. > > I switched to silicone blades about a year ago and will never go back to standard blades. Silicone has a few advantages over standard blades: > -they remain pliable in very extreme temperatures > -they last several times longer > -they leave a very thin (not noticeable) silicone residue on the windshield that causes moisture to bead (i.e., not adhere to the windshield). It is a very similar effect to using RainX except that you never need to reapply! > > I have PIAA blades. Silblades is the other main manufacturer. They are more expensive than standard blades but well worth the money IMO. > > If you don't want to shell out the $$ for these blades, I'd recommend using RainX. It does a fantastic job at preventing moisture from adhering to the glass. The issue that most people have is that you really do need to reapply RainX every few weeks to prevent streaking and/or wiper chatter. > > Good luck, > Chris > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 -- stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 From DSI@chrisanders.net Wed Dec 10 17:15:23 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9B35C507E6 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:15:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08715-01-3 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:15:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4C1D7507BF for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:15:22 -0500 (EST) Received: from [63.237.132.129] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for d_dibiase@yahoo.com; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:15:19 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.4.030702.0 Subject: Re: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles From: Christopher Anders To: Dan DiBiase , Venkat Venkataratnam , Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <20031210221042.80280.qmail@web40307.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:15:23 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:15:16 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:15:23 -0000 I just had my 00 A4 done, but not by the dealer, did the plugs myself, and paid a well known and regarded mechanic $600 to do water pump and timing belt. Car runs a bit smoother, I meant to ask what the belt looked like, but didn=B9t get a chance. My dealer charges 1300+ for the same. Chris Anders, NYC On 12/10/2003 17:10, "Dan DiBiase" wrote: > If the timing belt has never been replaced then by all means get it done. > I assume the $500 includes rotors as well....? Can't comment on the costs > other than to say 'wow'...! >=20 > Dan D > '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 > Central NJ USA > --- Venkat Venkataratnam wrote: >> Hello, >>=20 >> The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) and >> so=20 >> do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these for my 98 >> A4=20 >> 2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. >>=20 >> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. >>=20 >> Thanks. >>=20 >> Venkat V. >=20 >=20 > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. > http://photos.yahoo.com/ > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 >=20 From stanton@tumwater.net Wed Dec 10 17:30:54 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: A4@audifans.com Delivered-To: A4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C598A507A0 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:30:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10636-01-37 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:30:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from ns1.tumwater.net (ns1.tumwater.net [65.174.0.3]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 71E795079E for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 17:30:53 -0500 (EST) Received: from thomasqvdj6jdj (pm1-s34.tumwater.net [65.174.1.184]) by ns1.tumwater.net (8.12.8/8.12.8) with SMTP id hBAJlRkm010873 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:47:28 -0800 Message-ID: <001501c3bfd2$2a3fd690$b801ae41@thomasqvdj6jdj> From: "Thomas Stanton" To: Subject: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-MailScanner-Information: Please contact Envision Technologies at (509) 667 9970 or visit our website at http://www.askenvision.com X-MailScanner: Found to be clean X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:30:54 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 02:33:05 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 22:30:54 -0000 I live in the heart of the cascade mountains in Washington and I always = change wipers at the beginning of the winter, usually winter blades. We = get very little rain in the summer so blades are not used much other = than winter. By doing this routine, my blades are never a problem.=20 The problem I have is with the defroster not always keeping the windows = fog free, but then again I don't drive the car every day, my wife does = and she deals with it. Tom ' 98 A4 quattro ' 76 911S ' 96 Chev. 1/2T Greetings Audi Owners: I have a 2002 A4 Quattro, and I'm experiencing = real frustration with the winshield wiper blade functionality on my A4. = I've already replaced the wiper blades once, but during storms that = involve either freezing rain or freezing snow, I experience bad spots = where the moisture freezes on the windshield and it just so happens that = it's right in my line of vision! So, I have two questions: (1) How often = have others of you replaced your wiper blades? Based on past car = ownership, it doesn't seem like I should have to replace the blades all = that frequently - I live in Colorado, so we don't get a lot of rain. (2) = Have any of you found that winter blades have worked well? It was my = understanding that winter blades were superior to regular blades only in = terms of snow and ice not freezing the blade mechanism, but that the = functionality of the blades for removing moisture wasn't necessarily any = different or better. True? I have to do something, because it creates a = dangerous driving situation. Thanks for your feedback! Cheers, Glenn '02 A4 Quattro From rsamuels@usa.net Wed Dec 10 23:24:02 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B65A14B512 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 03509-03 for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from lakemtao02.cox.net (lakemtao02.cox.net [68.1.17.243]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A66D64B4CE for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:24:01 -0500 (EST) Received: from nochars.usa.net ([68.229.82.147]) by lakemtao02.cox.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with ESMTP id <20031211042359.WKJF2297.lakemtao02.cox.net@nochars.usa.net> for ; Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:23:59 -0500 Message-Id: <5.1.0.14.2.20031210230534.02c0edb8@umsis.miami.edu> X-Sender: rsamuels@umsis.miami.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1 To: a4@audifans.com From: Rich Samuels In-Reply-To: <20031210221525.56FDC50826@audifans.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Random electrical issues X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 04:24:02 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 23:23:59 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 04:24:02 -0000 Hi, Has anyone experienced these issues with an A4 (mine is 2003 1.8T Quattro)? : 1. A/C compressor needed replacement at 1000 miles. 2. Middle of drivers-side heated seat does not get hot (now at 6,500 miles). - On the A/C compressor, the part was on "national backorder" and it took 3 weeks to get the car back from the dealer. Audi service said that driving it before it was fixed would have contaminated the system. The receipt from the dealer showed this at only 3,500 miles! (what does this mean?) : "A/C not blowing cold. Faulty compressor. Replaced compressor. Replaced Restricker and Receiver Dryer" - For the heated seat issue, the very side (couple of inches on each side angling up) of the seat gets burning hot, but the actual middle of the seat as well as the entire seat back stays cold. Never noticed this until used in the winter, so it could have been this way from factory. Need to have Audi service fix this next week. They said it is the heating element in the seat. - Furthermore, just last week, the controls for the side-view mirrors just popped through the hole in the drivers door when I was adjusting them. Audi will need to fix this next week along with the heated seat. Are these specific problems common with Audis? I have not had a great experience so far . . . From simonm@asidua.com Thu Dec 11 03:12:52 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 15DAC5052F for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 03:12:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 11484-02-2 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 03:12:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from external-1.asidua.com (external-1.asidua.com [213.185.212.123]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id AACFB5043A for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 03:12:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from northern-whig.asidua.com (northern-whig.asidua.com [192.168.40.101]) by external-1.asidua.com (8.12.3/8.12.3/Debian-6.6) with ESMTP id hBB8CmUU027455; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:12:49 GMT Received: from the-plough.asidua.com (the-plough.asidua.com [192.168.40.153]) by northern-whig.asidua.com (8.11.1/8.11.6) with ESMTP id hBB8EWj23769; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:14:32 GMT Received: (from simonm@localhost) by the-plough.asidua.com (8.10.1/8.11.6) id hBB8Cnf08493; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:12:49 GMT From: Simon McCartney To: Venkat Venkataratnam Subject: Re: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles Message-ID: <20031211081249.GQ12892@asidua.com> References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=unknown-8bit Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit In-Reply-To: User-Agent: Mutt/1.5.4i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-milter (http://amavis.org/) X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: simon@asidua.com List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:12:52 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:12:49 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:12:52 -0000 On Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 08:54:20PM +0000, Venkat Venkataratnam wrote: > Hello, > > The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) and so > do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these for my 98 A4 > 2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. > > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. He's right, but he's also very expensive! I paid £200 for a timing belt at good non-Audi engineer. -simonm (E: simon@asidua.com W: +44 28 9072 5060 M: +44 7710 836915) SAM: "Beer, Norm?" NORM: "Have I gotten that predictable? Good." From mvp12547@yahoo.com Thu Dec 11 07:51:13 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2A61E504C6 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 07:51:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10272-04-78 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 07:51:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from web20728.mail.yahoo.com (web20728.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.226.118]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id E0F04504EE for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 07:51:11 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031211124833.21246.qmail@web20728.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web20728.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 04:48:33 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Random electrical issues To: Rich Samuels , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20031210230534.02c0edb8@umsis.miami.edu> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:51:13 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 04:48:33 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:51:13 -0000 I haven't experienced any of those problems on my 00 1.8T. At 46K it has been relatively trouble free. The good thing is you are still under warranty, the bad is its a pia. Most cars have some group issues and there is always the occasional lemon. Hope yours is not the latter. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Thu Dec 11 08:25:50 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 62504505E6 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:25:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21315-04-7 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:25:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40306.mail.yahoo.com (web40306.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id EF17A505D6 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:25:48 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031211132548.99699.qmail@web40306.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40306.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 05:25:48 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: Re: [A4] Random electrical issues To: Rich Samuels , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.2.20031210230534.02c0edb8@umsis.miami.edu> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:25:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 05:25:48 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:25:50 -0000 Rich, I have 2975 miles on my '04 and no problemns with A/C. I did read on the AudiWorld B6 forum a while back about some A/C issues with some cars. My heated setas seem to be okay - I haven't tested the 'eveness' of the heat, but it seems to be okay, based on my seat-of-the-pants feeling (pun definitely intended). Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Rich Samuels wrote: > Hi, > > Has anyone experienced these issues with an A4 (mine is 2003 1.8T > Quattro)? : > 1. A/C compressor needed replacement at 1000 miles. > 2. Middle of drivers-side heated seat does not get hot (now at 6,500 > miles). > > > - On the A/C compressor, the part was on "national backorder" and it > took 3 > weeks to get the car back from the dealer. Audi service said that > driving > it before it was fixed would have contaminated the system. The receipt > from > the dealer showed this at only 3,500 miles! (what does this mean?) : > > "A/C not blowing cold. Faulty compressor. Replaced compressor. > Replaced Restricker and Receiver Dryer" > > > - For the heated seat issue, the very side (couple of inches on each > side > angling up) of the seat gets burning hot, but the actual middle of the > seat > as well as the entire seat back stays cold. Never noticed this until > used > in the winter, so it could have been this way from factory. Need to have > > Audi service fix this next week. They said it is the heating element in > the > seat. > > > - Furthermore, just last week, the controls for the side-view mirrors > just > popped through the hole in the drivers door when I was adjusting them. > Audi > will need to fix this next week along with the heated seat. > > Are these specific problems common with Audis? I have not had a great > experience so far . . . > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From adonohue@att.com Thu Dec 11 08:41:12 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 95D5E505F3 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:41:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 00623-03-5 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:41:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from ckmso2.proxy.att.com (ckmso2.att.com [209.219.209.75]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B87E2505DA for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:41:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from attrh5i.attrh.att.com ([135.38.62.12]) by ckmso2.proxy.att.com (AT&T IPNS/MSO-5.0) with ESMTP id hBBDTpbT019247 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:41:11 -0500 Received: from occlust04evs1.ugd.att.com (135.38.164.13) by attrh5i.attrh.att.com (6.5.032) id 3FBBC62E0073AE4F for a4@audifans.com; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:40:48 -0500 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6375.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Changing Timing Belt / Brake pads at 80,000 miles Message-ID: <5C2CE23B27AC4D449F75AFF4560419F60713EB67@OCCLUST04EVS1.ugd.att.com> X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: A4 Digest, Vol 2, Issue 4 Thread-Index: AcO/a1edIXoRGaFeTou8ETnM7lBPDAAgCiDg From: "Donohue, Andrew J (Andy), WCITS" To: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:41:12 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 07:41:10 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:41:12 -0000 -----Original Message----- From: "Venkat Venkataratnam" >The dealer tells me that the timing belt needs to be changed ($1300) = and so=20 >do the brake pads ($500). Is it good practice to change these for my 98 = A4=20 >2.8 Quattro that has 80,000 miles on it. I just had my timing belt, water pump, tensioner, serpentine belt and = thermostat changed at 75K. An independent shop did it for $800. General consensus = is the timing belt needs to be changed before Audi's recommended interval, but = you can do much better than $1300.=20 Without knowing what the brake job includes, I can't comment. That's a = fairly easy job to DIY though. Andy Donohue 98 2.8q From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Thu Dec 11 10:20:47 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 591A450624 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:20:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 06131-02-4 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:20:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0A7EB505F8 for ; Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:20:46 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Random electrical issues Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] Random electrical issues Thread-Index: AcO/np9CjHRTNqpRSy2f+JOVNupz1gAWzs9Q From: "Quincy Chiang" To: "Rich Samuels" , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:20:47 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 08:20:44 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 15:20:47 -0000 I know someone with a '03 3.0 who had the a/c compressor replaced 3 = times. It literally broke again a few days after replacement each time. = Last I heard it's finally fixed for good. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: Rich Samuels [mailto:rsamuels@usa.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 9:24 PM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Random electrical issues Hi, Has anyone experienced these issues with an A4 (mine is 2003 1.8T = Quattro)? : 1. A/C compressor needed replacement at 1000 miles. 2. Middle of drivers-side heated seat does not get hot (now at 6,500 = miles). - On the A/C compressor, the part was on "national backorder" and it = took 3=20 weeks to get the car back from the dealer. Audi service said that = driving=20 it before it was fixed would have contaminated the system. The receipt = from=20 the dealer showed this at only 3,500 miles! (what does this mean?) : "A/C not blowing cold. Faulty compressor. Replaced compressor.=20 Replaced Restricker and Receiver Dryer" - For the heated seat issue, the very side (couple of inches on each = side=20 angling up) of the seat gets burning hot, but the actual middle of the = seat=20 as well as the entire seat back stays cold. Never noticed this until = used=20 in the winter, so it could have been this way from factory. Need to have = Audi service fix this next week. They said it is the heating element in = the=20 seat. - Furthermore, just last week, the controls for the side-view mirrors = just=20 popped through the hole in the drivers door when I was adjusting them. = Audi=20 will need to fix this next week along with the heated seat. Are these specific problems common with Audis? I have not had a great=20 experience so far . . . _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sat Dec 13 23:36:39 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E0ED650704 for ; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:36:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15958-02-3 for ; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:36:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav47.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.19]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9F38B5054D for ; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:36:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 20:36:37 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav47.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 04:36:37 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Message-ID: <004301c3c1fb$de594410$2d00a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Importance: Normal X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Dec 2003 04:36:37.0909 (UTC) FILETIME=[DCA26C50:01C3C1FB] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Amp/Sub? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 04:36:40 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:36:40 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 04:36:40 -0000 I've already searched the audifans archives, but I'm not certain I've yet found a definitive answer for this question: I have a '01 A4 2.8 coupe with the Bose stereo. Can a couple amplifiers/subs be hooked up to this stock equipment, or will I need to replace the head-unit? Thanks, -Dave From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 00:00:57 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CAC7950616 for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:00:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15955-04-3 for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:00:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav27.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.84]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5AFC65060A for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:00:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 21:00:55 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav27.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:00:55 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration Message-ID: <000101c3c1ff$43835e90$2d00a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <20031210221339.GO27106@grommit.com> X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Dec 2003 05:00:55.0767 (UTC) FILETIME=[4195E670:01C3C1FF] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:00:58 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:00:59 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:00:58 -0000 When you bought your PIAA silicone blades... did you buy one for both = the driver side and the passenger side? Tirerack seems to think that only = the driver side 21" will fit. -Dave -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf = Of Stephen Lau Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 4:14 PM To: Chris Lue Cc: a4@audifans.com; Glenn Ackerson Subject: Re: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration Just wanted to toss in a hearty second vote for the PIAA silicon blades got mine from a4stuff.com and i love 'em... On Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 02:09:20PM -0800, Chris Lue wrote: > Glenn, > Yes, you are correct about the winter wipers - they have a rubber = sheath over the blade mechanism that prevents it from jamming up with ice/snow = but the blade itself is no different than a standard blade. > =20 > I switched to silicone blades about a year ago and will never go back = to standard blades. Silicone has a few advantages over standard blades: > -they remain pliable in very extreme temperatures > -they last several times longer > -they leave a very thin (not noticeable) silicone residue on the windshield that causes moisture to bead (i.e., not adhere to the windshield). It is a very similar effect to using RainX except that you never need to reapply! > =20 > I have PIAA blades. Silblades is the other main manufacturer. They = are more expensive than standard blades but well worth the money IMO. > =20 > If you don't want to shell out the $$ for these blades, I'd recommend using RainX. It does a fantastic job at preventing moisture from = adhering to the glass. The issue that most people have is that you really do = need to reapply RainX every few weeks to prevent streaking and/or wiper chatter. > =20 > Good luck, > Chris > =20 >=20 >=20 > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 --=20 stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sun Dec 14 00:37:04 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1319A504D6 for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:37:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 04111-04 for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:37:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav43.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.15]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9F5E6504AF for ; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 00:37:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 13 Dec 2003 21:37:02 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav43.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:37:01 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration Message-ID: <000201c3c204$4ebfdb80$2d00a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <000101c3c1ff$43835e90$2d00a8c0@dwlaptop> X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Dec 2003 05:37:02.0038 (UTC) FILETIME=[4CC89F60:01C3C204] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:37:04 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 23:37:05 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 05:37:04 -0000 Nevermind, I'm stupid. A4stuff.com :) -Dave -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf = Of David M. Weprin Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:01 PM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration When you bought your PIAA silicone blades... did you buy one for both = the driver side and the passenger side? Tirerack seems to think that only = the driver side 21" will fit. -Dave -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf = Of Stephen Lau Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 4:14 PM To: Chris Lue Cc: a4@audifans.com; Glenn Ackerson Subject: Re: [A4] Windshield Wiper frustration Just wanted to toss in a hearty second vote for the PIAA silicon blades got mine from a4stuff.com and i love 'em... On Wed, Dec 10, 2003 at 02:09:20PM -0800, Chris Lue wrote: > Glenn, > Yes, you are correct about the winter wipers - they have a rubber = sheath over the blade mechanism that prevents it from jamming up with ice/snow = but the blade itself is no different than a standard blade. > =20 > I switched to silicone blades about a year ago and will never go back = to standard blades. Silicone has a few advantages over standard blades: > -they remain pliable in very extreme temperatures > -they last several times longer > -they leave a very thin (not noticeable) silicone residue on the windshield that causes moisture to bead (i.e., not adhere to the windshield). It is a very similar effect to using RainX except that you never need to reapply! > =20 > I have PIAA blades. Silblades is the other main manufacturer. They = are more expensive than standard blades but well worth the money IMO. > =20 > If you don't want to shell out the $$ for these blades, I'd recommend using RainX. It does a fantastic job at preventing moisture from = adhering to the glass. The issue that most people have is that you really do = need to reapply RainX every few weeks to prevent streaking and/or wiper chatter. > =20 > Good luck, > Chris > =20 >=20 >=20 > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 --=20 stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From fsanford@frontiernet.net Tue Dec 16 13:17:01 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E16DD51C5F for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:17:01 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 26151-04 for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:17:01 -0500 (EST) Received: from relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net (relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net [66.133.131.37]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ABADC51C51 for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:17:00 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 28512 invoked from network); 16 Dec 2003 18:17:00 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO localhost) ([66.133.131.1]) (envelope-sender ) by relay04.roc.ny.frontiernet.net (FrontierMTA 2.3.6) with SMTP for ; 16 Dec 2003 18:17:00 -0000 Received: from rnyfw.analytics.l-3com.com (rnyfw.analytics.l-3com.com [166.20.181.2]) by webmail.frontiernet.net (Horde) with HTTP for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:17:00 -0500 Message-ID: <1071598620.26jvwj2hqvq8@webmail.frontiernet.net> From: "fsanford@frontiernet.net" To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit User-Agent: Internet Messaging Program (IMP) 4.0-cvs X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] miles/km changeable? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:17:02 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:17:00 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:17:02 -0000 Does anyone know if you can change the odometer/trip counter and/or the computer functions (temp, mpg) to metric using a vag-com tool? thanks Frank '97 A4 1.8T quattro From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Dec 16 13:22:32 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4703751B75 for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:22:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 26151-05-55 for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:22:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net (rwcrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.198.35]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1A02750789 for ; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:22:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-168-153-107.client.comcast.net[67.168.153.107]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id <20031216182229013006simde>; Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:22:29 +0000 Message-Id: <5.2.0.9.0.20031216102224.02078958@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.2.0.9 To: "fsanford@frontiernet.net" , a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] miles/km changeable? In-Reply-To: <1071598620.26jvwj2hqvq8@webmail.frontiernet.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:22:32 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:22:38 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:22:32 -0000 And also if the digital clock on the 2000+ cars can be set to 24h time. At 13:17 2003-12-16 -0500, fsanford@frontiernet.net wrote: >Does anyone know if you can change the odometer/trip counter and/or the >computer functions (temp, mpg) to metric using a vag-com tool? thanks > >Frank >'97 A4 1.8T quattro > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From mdunston@music.vt.edu Thu Dec 18 15:00:13 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7657D52BFD; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:00:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 04265-01-6; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:00:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from server.music.vt.edu (server.music.vt.edu [128.173.232.134]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 277A452BC6; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:00:12 -0500 (EST) Received: from 10.0.1.5 ([128.173.233.7]) by server.music.vt.edu (8.12.9/8.12.6) with ESMTP id hBIK08MD016891; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:00:11 -0500 (EST) From: michael dunston To: quattro@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com X-Priority: 3 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mailsmith 2.0.2 (Blindsider) X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] a few questions on a new A4 3.0 Q. X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:00:13 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:00:02 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:00:13 -0000 I have just purchased an '04 A4 q. and was wondering if I might ask other owners a few questions regarding some questionable behavior. the ambient lighting: according to page 76 of the manual, "ambient lighting illuminates important controls" via the two red LEDs in front of the sunroof knob and lights in the door handles. The only lighting I see at night anywhere near the door handles is the backlighting for the lock/unlock switches. Is there supposed to be a light somewhere near the actual handle? In addition, the two red LEDs in front of the sunroof knob are very dim. Even in total darkness I can only see light output from them when my hand is within a few inches; any farther than about six inches below the roof and I see no red light being cast. Is this normal? the coming home/leaving home illumination feature: the addendum manual for this says that it should occur only when 'the vehicle is parked in poor light or darkness with the sensors detecting little or no light at all' yet it happened the first time I unlocked the car at 11 am this morning. (it was overcast, but nowhere near 'poor light' or darkness) Although the trunk does unlock with two taps on the remote 'unlock' button, the 'trunk' button does not unlock the trunk. (either remote) I am fairly certain this worked earlier in the week when I picked up the car. Has anyone experienced this? Is there a way to get the clock do display 24-hour time? I'm sure to have more questions, but thanks in advance for any experiences and comments you can share. michael dunston (and its just now starting to snow outside here :) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Michael Dunston -- Music and Technology -- -- Virginia Tech School of the Arts From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Thu Dec 18 15:15:48 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5E75D52C7B for ; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:15:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10617-01-5 for ; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:15:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40304.mail.yahoo.com (web40304.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.83]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 0F98D52C4D for ; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:15:44 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031218201543.16546.qmail@web40304.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40304.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:15:43 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: Re: [A4] a few questions on a new A4 3.0 Q. To: michael dunston , quattro@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:15:48 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:15:43 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:15:48 -0000 Congrats, Michael! I purchased an '04 1.8T in September and love it. I inserted comments where I could below.... Most of the folks here have older Audis but they still help out us noobs! Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- michael dunston wrote: > I have just purchased an '04 A4 q. and was wondering if I might ask > other owners a few questions regarding some questionable behavior. > > the ambient lighting: according to page 76 of the manual, "ambient > lighting illuminates important controls" via the two red LEDs in front > of the sunroof knob and lights in the door handles. The only lighting I > see at night anywhere near the door handles is the backlighting for the > lock/unlock switches. Is there supposed to be a light somewhere near > the actual handle? In addition, the two red LEDs in front of the > sunroof knob are very dim. Even in total darkness I can only see light > output from them when my hand is within a few inches; any farther than > about six inches below the roof and I see no red light being cast. Is > this normal? Michael, this was explained to me as more of a map light that would allow you to read a map without ruining your night vision. I haven't tried it yet though.... > > the coming home/leaving home illumination feature: the addendum manual > for this says that it should occur only when 'the vehicle is parked in > poor light or darkness with the sensors detecting little or no light at > all' yet it happened the first time I unlocked the car at 11 am this > morning. (it was overcast, but nowhere near 'poor light' or darkness) Don't have this on my 1.8T. > > Although the trunk does unlock with two taps on the remote 'unlock' > button, the 'trunk' button does not unlock the trunk. (either remote) > I am fairly certain this worked earlier in the week when I picked up the > car. Has anyone experienced this? You have to hold the 'trunk' button for several seconds, and then the truck latch will release. It only pops up a few inches; you still have to open it by hand but you don't need to put your hand into the latch on the underside, just push it open. > > Is there a way to get the clock do display 24-hour time? > > I'm sure to have more questions, but thanks in advance for any > experiences and comments you can share. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ From brian@bjwhite.net Thu Dec 18 15:51:22 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E3EBC51B72; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:51:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22821-01-2; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:51:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net (rwcrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.198.35]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C9E45063A; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:51:20 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id <20031218205119013006pbkve>; Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:51:19 +0000 Message-Id: <5.2.0.9.0.20031218124723.03a84460@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.2.0.9 To: michael dunston , quattro@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] a few questions on a new A4 3.0 Q. In-Reply-To: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:51:22 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:50:00 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:51:22 -0000 At 15:00 2003-12-18 -0500, michael dunston wrote: >I have just purchased an '04 A4 q. and was wondering if I might ask >other owners a few questions regarding some questionable behavior. > >the ambient lighting: according to page 76 of the manual, "ambient >lighting illuminates important controls" via the two red LEDs in front >of the sunroof knob and lights in the door handles. The only lighting I >see at night anywhere near the door handles is the backlighting for the >lock/unlock switches. Is there supposed to be a light somewhere near >the actual handle? In addition, the two red LEDs in front of the >sunroof knob are very dim. Even in total darkness I can only see light >output from them when my hand is within a few inches; any farther than >about six inches below the roof and I see no red light being cast. Is >this normal? It has to be extremely dark to see this red glow. It's not meant to be bright, but you should see redness on your hand down near the radio controls. This light is adjustable with the gauge lighting as well. >the coming home/leaving home illumination feature: the addendum manual >for this says that it should occur only when 'the vehicle is parked in >poor light or darkness with the sensors detecting little or no light at >all' yet it happened the first time I unlocked the car at 11 am this >morning. (it was overcast, but nowhere near 'poor light' or darkness) I have no clue here as my car (gladly) doesn't have this feature. >Although the trunk does unlock with two taps on the remote 'unlock' >button, the 'trunk' button does not unlock the trunk. (either remote) >I am fairly certain this worked earlier in the week when I picked up the >car. Has anyone experienced this? Hold it for a few seconds. It's delayed. >Is there a way to get the clock do display 24-hour time? I've been wondering this myself. My guess is that it's adjustable via the computer connection to the car. You can order a VAG-COM and go through the setups or take it to the dealer. I doubt the dealer has had many requests for it though and may look at you like a leper. B 00 A4TQMS From lexamk@yahoo.com Fri Dec 19 08:37:19 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9D3A452C41 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:37:19 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 02148-04-3 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:37:19 -0500 (EST) Received: from web11609.mail.yahoo.com (web11609.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.129.38]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 360F852201 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:37:16 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031219133715.90202.qmail@web11609.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [65.203.76.4] by web11609.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 05:37:15 PST From: Kevin Axel To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] EGR VALVE X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 13:37:19 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 05:37:15 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 13:37:19 -0000 I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to buy a EGR Valve. Every place I've found wants $230 for one and that seems a bit high. 1992 Audi 100s V6 Kevin Axel --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard From crisqo_09@hotmail.com Fri Dec 19 10:14:16 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BE2B452C89 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:14:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12039-02-80 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:14:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (bay2-f120.bay2.hotmail.com [65.54.247.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C66E52201 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:14:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 07:14:10 -0800 Received: from 65.95.240.250 by by2fd.bay2.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:14:10 GMT X-Originating-IP: [65.95.240.250] X-Originating-Email: [crisqo_09@hotmail.com] X-Sender: crisqo_09@hotmail.com From: "Chris Ip" To: a4@audifans.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 19 Dec 2003 15:14:10.0636 (UTC) FILETIME=[C11A18C0:01C3C642] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Control arms\Tie End rods.. X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:14:17 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:14:10 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:14:17 -0000 Hey, Just wondering, for the Canadian guys on here... Where do you usually order your OEM parts from? or even aftermarket parts from? I'm lookin to replace the front control arms\tie end rods soon...where would be a good place? Thx _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca From quincy.chiang@globalte.com Fri Dec 19 10:56:48 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0FD3B52C8D for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:56:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29248-01-2 for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:56:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from corpex1.globalte.com (unknown [64.56.132.32]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9413652C5C for ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 10:56:46 -0500 (EST) X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.0.6249.0 content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Subject: RE: [A4] Control arms\Tie End rods.. Message-ID: X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: Thread-Topic: [A4] Control arms\Tie End rods.. Thread-Index: AcPGQsjACdW5ITvYTzCIrHK6aNe80QABVYzw From: "Quincy Chiang" To: "Chris Ip" , X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:56:48 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:56:41 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 15:56:48 -0000 I usually order my parts from Rod at TPC (www.thepartsconnection.com), = they have some of the best prices I've found and they will match other = places' prices. Also they ship via USPS, that means no duty, all you = pay is local sales tax and $5 handling charge when you go pick up the = stuff from the local post office. I've also bought parts from www.audiquattroparts.com, same deal as TPC. Quincy -----Original Message----- From: Chris Ip [mailto:crisqo_09@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 8:14 AM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Control arms\Tie End rods.. Hey, Just wondering, for the Canadian guys on here... Where do you usually order your OEM parts from? or even aftermarket = parts=20 from? I'm lookin to replace the front control arms\tie end rods soon...where = would=20 be a good place? Thx _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* =20 http://join.msn.com/?page=3Dfeatures/virus&pgmarket=3Den-ca&RU=3Dhttp%3a%= 2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From audi@thehinckleys.com Sat Dec 20 01:08:10 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 199BF52CFA; Sat, 20 Dec 2003 01:08:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17817-05-6; Sat, 20 Dec 2003 01:08:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from thehinckleys.com (thehinckleys.com [216.254.20.190]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 3B186521C6; Sat, 20 Dec 2003 01:08:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from scottxp.thehinckleys.com ([192.168.0.101]) by thehinckleys.com ( IA Mail Server Version: 5.1.3. Build: 1014 ) ; Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:13:51 -0800 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.2.20031219220403.02238ec0@mail.thehinckleys.com> X-Sender: (Unverified) X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: michael dunston From: Scott Hinckley In-Reply-To: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com, quattro@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Re: a few questions on a new A4 3.0 Q. X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 06:08:10 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 22:11:33 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 06:08:10 -0000 My responses based on the 2002 A4 3.0 At 12:00 PM 12/18/2003, michael dunston wrote: > >of the sunroof knob and lights in the door handles. Haven't noticed this on my year/model. > >sunroof knob are very dim. Even in total darkness I can only see light > >output from them when my hand is within a few inches; You should not see the lights themselves, they are area lights so that your peripheral vision can see your hand it the dark while reaching for the stereo/AC/etc the lighter your skin tone the more visible your hand is. It only serves to make your hand visible, not to 'light it up', as that would reduce your nighttime vision. > >the coming home/leaving home illumination feature: the addendum manual Haven't noticed this on my year/model > >Although the trunk does unlock with two taps on the remote 'unlock' > >button, the 'trunk' button does not unlock the trunk. (either remote) To prevent accidental opening you have to hold the trunk button down for several seconds to pop the trunk. > >Is there a way to get the clock do display 24-hour time? Let me know if you find out, also if you find out how to switch the mirror from compass to temp (I notice the LED panel in the mirror has the Celsius and Fahrenheit display capability) From withrl@yahoo.com Mon Dec 22 11:27:38 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EFA3F46D98 for ; Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:27:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21174-04 for ; Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:27:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from web9606.mail.yahoo.com (web9606.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.129.185]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 9412946D94 for ; Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:27:36 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20031222162735.37569.qmail@web9606.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [199.222.143.103] by web9606.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:27:35 PST From: Ken Witherell To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] battery? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:27:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:27:35 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:27:38 -0000 The last three mornings here in Charlotte have been in the mid to upper 20's. When I went out to start my 02, A4, I have tried to use the remote key. When I push the unlocking button, the alarm starts to go off. I can not disengage the alarm with the remote, only by inserting the key into the lock and holding it in the unlock position. When I start the car (no problem, it fires right up), I have noticed the interior dome light flickers on and off for about 30 seconds, then turns fully bright before dimming out as it is supposed to. Any ideas? Is my battery going? After it has warmed up for a few minutes, it will not repeat. 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List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:34:26 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:34:24 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:34:26 -0000 My check engine light was on so I brought my car in and they replaced the EGR Frequency Valve and the Thermostat. However everytime they erased the codes 2 of them kept coming back. 4343 (evap purge valve) and 4312 (injectors). Thus my check engine light is still on. They said it looked like the battery had been shorted out at one time and that may have caused a problem or damage to the ECU. They said I may have to replace the ECU. Sounds kind of funky to me so I was wondering if anyone else has seen anything like this. I'm also wondering if there would be any problems if I were to purchase a used ECU and install it in my car? How close of a match does the donor ECU have to be to my car? Thanks Kevin 1992 Audi 100s --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? 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Searches of 2003 From mpjk2004@yahoo.com Wed Dec 31 19:10:35 2003 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1B74253BBD for ; Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:10:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 14164-02 for ; Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:10:34 -0500 (EST) Received: from web12601.mail.yahoo.com (web12601.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.173.224]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 935B153BB8 for ; Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:10:33 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040101001033.2369.qmail@web12601.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.39.101.239] by web12601.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:10:33 PST From: Dave Smith Subject: Re: [A4] ECU acting funny To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:10:35 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:10:33 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:10:35 -0000 Kevin, I had something somewhat similar - the check engine light came on, took the car to the dealer and was told that the car needed a new ECU ~ $900. The dealer reset the check engine light and it hasn't come back on in the last couple of months - knock on wood! I also showed the car to another mechanic he said ECU was fine. The error code in my case was for an engine misfire which I believe can happen once in a blue moon causing the engine light to come on. >From my experience with dealers at times they don't know what is wrong but feel embarrassed to say so or perhaps want to get some cash out of you anyway. If the car is running fine, you should keep using it until the problem gets a little worse and can be easily diagnosed. 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List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 21:22:22 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 13:23:17 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 21:22:22 -0000 When driving my 2000 A4 1.8T in winter/cold conditions and stopped at = say the lights etc, I note some hot smelling type oil fumes... Anyone = with any insight as to what this might be? cheers phil --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003 From mvp12547@yahoo.com Sat Jan 3 08:56:47 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 217C354370 for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:56:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 13871-01-2 for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:56:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60909.mail.yahoo.com (web60909.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 38BA954303 for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:56:46 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040103135645.52952.qmail@web60909.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60909.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Sat, 03 Jan 2004 05:56:45 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Fumes question To: Philip S Massam , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 13:56:47 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 05:56:45 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 13:56:47 -0000 First, are you behind someone? The circulation system draws in outside air. You may have a seeping valve cover gasket or some other minor oil leak that is finding its way to a hot engine component like the exhaust manifold or header. Either way, a good visual inspection should solve the mystery. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing From p_massam@hotmail.com Sat Jan 3 11:10:05 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5CE1B543AE for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 11:10:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22516-01-2 for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 11:10:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from BAY0-HMR12.adinternal.hotmail.com (bay0-hmr12.bay0.hotmail.com [65.54.241.211]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0BB70542FE for ; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 11:10:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com ([64.4.8.22]) by BAY0-HMR12.adinternal.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.6713); Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:10:03 -0800 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:10:03 -0800 Received: from 63.196.106.142 by law9-oe50.law9.hotmail.com with DAV; Sat, 03 Jan 2004 16:10:02 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [63.196.106.142] X-Originating-Email: [p_massam@hotmail.com] X-Sender: p_massam@hotmail.com From: "Philip S Massam" To: "michael pagano" , References: <20040103135645.52952.qmail@web60909.mail.yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [A4] Fumes question MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 03 Jan 2004 16:10:03.0159 (UTC) FILETIME=[0B8EC270:01C3D214] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 16:10:05 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 08:10:59 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 16:10:05 -0000 Good call. No it happens when I'm stopped and there's no one else = around. I thought about checking the PCV and breather valves. Just = wondered if anyone else had had a similar experience. I remember this happened under the warranty period and they did change a = breather valve. Time to look again I guess. Cheers phil ----- Original Message -----=20 From: michael pagano=20 To: Philip S Massam ; a4@audifans.com=20 Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 5:56 AM Subject: Re: [A4] Fumes question First, are you behind someone? The circulation system draws in outside = air. You may have a seeping valve cover gasket or some other minor oil = leak that is finding its way to a hot engine component like the exhaust = manifold or header. 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Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003 From ctclues@yahoo.com Sun Jan 4 19:35:31 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 682B753A52 for ; Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:35:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24078-02 for ; Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:35:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from web12901.mail.yahoo.com (web12901.mail.yahoo.com [216.136.174.68]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id B6BA9521D6 for ; Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:35:28 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040105003527.64356.qmail@web12901.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [69.0.60.117] by web12901.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Sun, 04 Jan 2004 16:35:27 PST From: Chris Lue Subject: Re: [A4] Fumes question To: Philip S Massam , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 00:35:31 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 16:35:27 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 00:35:31 -0000 Phil, Maybe a longshot but I had a similar problem recently and it turned out that the rubber weather stripping that surrounds the engine bay had pulled away from the lip seating right in front of the interior intake filter (passenger side near the firewall). Basically, the rubber strip seals against the hood and doesn't allow the engine fumes to get into the interior air system. Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003 From CookeS@bsci.com Mon Jan 5 07:06:23 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 95FD054414 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:06:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 27132-04 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:06:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from natpu1.bscexc1.bsci.com (bostonsci-out.bsci.com [204.155.16.114]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B6C6353B89 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:06:22 -0500 (EST) Received: by natpu1.bscexc1.bsci.com with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) id ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:05:56 -0500 Message-ID: From: "Cooke, Shane" To: "'a4@audifans.com'" MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 12:06:23 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 07:07:20 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 12:06:23 -0000 Hello, Perhaps someone can help me out. I have just bought a '99 A4 1.8T and I am very happy with it in every way except one.... its fuel consumption. Over the last 4 tanks I have got only 28-29MPG and this was with very easy driving, no major town work and no excessive cold starts. I had expected more like 35+, the car does not drive, idle or run with anything that would indicate a problem and the last test showed the CO2 and PPM to be very good. My question is: 1) Is this normal for the car? and if so why so bad for such a small engine? 2) Are there any common faults that could be giving me this? Thanks in advance, Shane Ireland. From mvp12547@yahoo.com Mon Jan 5 08:54:58 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8C1E354454 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 08:54:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29293-05-2 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 08:54:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60905.mail.yahoo.com (web60905.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.81]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 98D625442C for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 08:54:57 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040105135457.9894.qmail@web60905.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60905.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 05 Jan 2004 05:54:57 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption To: "Cooke, Shane" , "'a4@audifans.com'" In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:54:58 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 05:54:57 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:54:58 -0000 The only times I even get close to 28 is on a trip. Do you have quattro? That will give you a little less mileage than fwd. I normally get 24-26 in stop and go and rarely see 28+ under any conditions. Do you know if the emission control system is the same as US cars? These figures are on my 00 1.8TQ Avant with manual transmission. If your 1.8 is identical to our 1.8 I would say your mileage is fine. Mike --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Mon Jan 5 10:24:45 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 53E7954435 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:24:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07335-03 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:24:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 01A4853B4C for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:24:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id i05FAqv9010956 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 09:10:52 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 05 Jan 2004 09:24:35 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: , Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 15:24:45 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 09:24:22 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 15:24:45 -0000 Correct me if I'm wrong but you are using UK gallons, not US gallons, right? So 28-29 Miles/UK gallon = 24 Miles/US gallon. 1.2 US gallons = 1 UK gallon. That sounds a little low for easy driving, but not unheard of. We get about 25-27 very consistently with 50-50 mixed driving (city-highway). Strictly highway may show 30mpg if we're lucky. Have you played around with different octanes? We switched from 93 octane to 89 octane and actually got better mileage (about 2 mpg). Otherwise, i'd say you're not far off. If it's any consolation, I was disappointed with the consumption as well. I think the culprit here is vehicle weight. These little buggers are pretty heavy for such small cars. Joel >>> "Cooke, Shane" 1/5/2004 6:07:20 AM >>> Hello, Perhaps someone can help me out. I have just bought a '99 A4 1.8T and I am very happy with it in every way except one.... its fuel consumption. Over the last 4 tanks I have got only 28-29MPG and this was with very easy driving, no major town work and no excessive cold starts. I had expected more like 35+, the car does not drive, idle or run with anything that would indicate a problem and the last test showed the CO2 and PPM to be very good. My question is: 1) Is this normal for the car? and if so why so bad for such a small engine? 2) Are there any common faults that could be giving me this? Thanks in advance, Shane Ireland. _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From steve@grommit.com Mon Jan 5 13:05:09 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1220853B82 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:05:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29527-03 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:05:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from grommit.grommit.com (grommit.com [64.62.161.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id DAD1E53B37 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:05:05 -0500 (EST) Received: by grommit.grommit.com (Postfix, from userid 500) id AEF45124249; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:05:03 -0800 (PST) From: Stephen Lau To: Joel Landsverk Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption Message-ID: <20040105180503.GB13153@grommit.com> References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4@audifans.com, CookeS@bsci.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 18:05:09 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 10:05:03 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 18:05:09 -0000 I see about 22-24mpg city, and maybe 26 mixed city/highway. When I do a long SF->LA drive that is all highway I occasionally see 29 or 30. Thanks for pointing out the UK gallons... that tripped me up ;) cheers, steve On Mon, Jan 05, 2004 at 09:24:22AM -0600, Joel Landsverk wrote: > Correct me if I'm wrong but you are using UK gallons, not US gallons, > right? So 28-29 Miles/UK gallon = 24 Miles/US gallon. 1.2 US gallons > = 1 UK gallon. > > That sounds a little low for easy driving, but not unheard of. We get > about 25-27 very consistently with 50-50 mixed driving (city-highway). > Strictly highway may show 30mpg if we're lucky. > > Have you played around with different octanes? We switched from 93 > octane to 89 octane and actually got better mileage (about 2 mpg). > > Otherwise, i'd say you're not far off. If it's any consolation, I was > disappointed with the consumption as well. I think the culprit here is > vehicle weight. These little buggers are pretty heavy for such small > cars. > > Joel > > > >>> "Cooke, Shane" 1/5/2004 6:07:20 AM >>> > Hello, > > Perhaps someone can help me out. I have just bought a '99 A4 > 1.8T > and I am very happy with it in every way except one.... its fuel > consumption. Over the last 4 tanks I have got only 28-29MPG and this > was > with very easy driving, no major town work and no excessive cold > starts. I > had expected more like 35+, the car does not drive, idle or run with > anything that would indicate a problem and the last test showed the CO2 > and > PPM to be very good. > > My question is: > > 1) Is this normal for the car? and if so why so bad for such a small > engine? > 2) Are there any common faults that could be giving me this? > > > Thanks in advance, > Shane > Ireland. > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 -- stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 From audi@thehinckleys.com Mon Jan 5 14:25:39 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C1B7254486 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 14:25:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31435-01-2 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 14:25:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from thehinckleys.com (thehinckleys.com [216.254.20.190]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 5484854485 for ; Mon, 5 Jan 2004 14:25:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from scottxp.thehinckleys.com ([192.168.0.101]) by thehinckleys.com ( IA Mail Server Version: 5.1.3. Build: 1014 ) ; Mon, 05 Jan 2004 11:31:38 -0800 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.2.20040105112227.01f07468@mail.thehinckleys.com> X-Sender: (Unverified) X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Cooke, Shane" From: Scott Hinckley Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption In-Reply-To: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: "'a4@audifans.com'" X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 19:25:39 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 11:25:18 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 19:25:39 -0000 At 04:07 AM 1/5/2004, Cooke, Shane wrote: > >Perhaps someone can help me out. I have just bought a '99 A4 1.8T > >... > >consumption. Over the last 4 tanks I have got only 28-29MPG and this was > >... > >1) Is this normal for the car? and if so why so bad for such a small engine? Think curb weight and power. You have an engine tuned for power in a car that is quite heavy for a 1.8l engine. Your mileage figures are quite good for a car in that size/weight class. Scott From znrskico@qwest.net Tue Jan 6 13:41:19 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 14AFA54A44 for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:41:19 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22818-01-10 for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:41:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net (mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net [63.231.195.112]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 8C06254A41 for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 13:41:17 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 86827 invoked by uid 0); 6 Jan 2004 18:41:17 -0000 Received: from unknown (63.231.195.9) by mpls-qmqp-01.inet.qwest.net with QMQP; 6 Jan 2004 18:41:17 -0000 Received: from 0-1pool54-66.nas20.portland1.or.us.da.qwest.net (HELO x7e3a2) (67.2.54.66) by mpls-pop-09.inet.qwest.net with SMTP; 6 Jan 2004 18:41:16 -0000 Message-ID: <002601c3d484$b6336920$42360243@x7e3a2> From: "Zori and Richard Valasek" To: "Joel Landsverk" , a4@audifans.com, CookeS@bsci.com References: Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 18:41:19 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 10:41:34 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 18:41:19 -0000 I have a 98 A4 1.8T with K&N air filter, Borla exhaust, and front mount intercooler (no chip) and average right around 30 miles per US gallon in mixed city and highway driving using 92 octane. I drive pretty easy. Richard Valasek, Portland Oregon 98 1.8tqm 03 Passat 4 motion wagon V6 98 A6Q wagon. For sal--65K, new timing belt, water pump, shocks, brakes $16,000 obo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joel Landsverk" Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [A4] 1.8T fuel consumption > Correct me if I'm wrong but you are using UK gallons, not US gallons, > right? So 28-29 Miles/UK gallon = 24 Miles/US gallon. 1.2 US gallons > = 1 UK gallon. > > That sounds a little low for easy driving, but not unheard of. We get > about 25-27 very consistently with 50-50 mixed driving (city-highway). > Strictly highway may show 30mpg if we're lucky. > > Have you played around with different octanes? We switched from 93 > octane to 89 octane and actually got better mileage (about 2 mpg). > > Otherwise, i'd say you're not far off. If it's any consolation, I was > disappointed with the consumption as well. I think the culprit here is > vehicle weight. These little buggers are pretty heavy for such small > cars. > > Joel > > > >>> "Cooke, Shane" 1/5/2004 6:07:20 AM >>> > Hello, > > Perhaps someone can help me out. I have just bought a '99 A4 > 1.8T > and I am very happy with it in every way except one.... its fuel > consumption. Over the last 4 tanks I have got only 28-29MPG and this > was > with very easy driving, no major town work and no excessive cold > starts. I > had expected more like 35+, the car does not drive, idle or run with > anything that would indicate a problem and the last test showed the CO2 > and > PPM to be very good. > > My question is: > > 1) Is this normal for the car? and if so why so bad for such a small > engine? > 2) Are there any common faults that could be giving me this? > > > Thanks in advance, > Shane > Ireland. > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > From rsamuels@usa.net Tue Jan 6 19:54:49 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C99054A7D for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 19:54:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21693-01 for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 19:54:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from lakemtao01.cox.net (lakemtao01.cox.net [68.1.17.244]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7F07454A10 for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 19:54:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from nochars.usa.net ([68.226.83.179]) by lakemtao01.cox.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with ESMTP id <20040107005446.POLJ23168.lakemtao01.cox.net@nochars.usa.net> for ; Tue, 6 Jan 2004 19:54:46 -0500 Message-Id: <5.1.0.14.2.20040106194757.02bbe6f8@umsis.miami.edu> X-Sender: rsamuels@umsis.miami.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1 To: a4@audifans.com From: Rich Samuels In-Reply-To: <20040106184123.4EC7A54A6C@audifans.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Octane X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:54:49 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 19:54:40 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:54:49 -0000 What is recommended as far as octane on an '03 1.8T? I've been using 93 all along, but I'm not sure how 89 would fare. Next, as far as oil changes go, I understand that Audi places synthetic oil in the car when manufactured. The Audi dealer here provides free oil changes, but they use Regular oil -- not synthetic -- unless you pay extra $$ or bring your own. The dealer insists that one can mix regular oil and synthetic with no problems. I recently added 1 quart of Mobile1 synthetic, but it is due for its first 10k oil change soon. Thanks. At 01:41 PM 1/6/2004 -0500, you wrote: >Have you played around with different octanes? We switched from 93 >octane to 89 octane and actually got better mileage (about 2 mpg). From rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Mon Jan 12 10:58:05 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4D8A654A0A; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08140-02; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net (rwcrmhc12.comcast.net [216.148.227.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D9F8A5433F; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from 204.127.197.115 ([204.127.197.115]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id <2004011215580301400pi189e>; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:58:03 +0000 Received: from [12.160.193.35] by 204.127.197.115; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:58:02 +0000 From: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net To: quattro@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com Message-Id: <011220041558.29127.42a4@comcast.net> X-Mailer: AT&T Message Center Version 1 (Oct 27 2003) X-Authenticated-Sender: c3RyYXVyaWdAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQ= X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:58:05 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:58:02 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:58:05 -0000 As some of us have no doubt noticed, the last week or so saw some 0 to -10F weather here in the Northeast. Nothing compared to certain other climes, but my 98A41.8 sure acted funny. At those temperatures the coolant temperature guage, normally rock solid straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would not rise above 1/4 up. It was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. I say almost because engine temperature did not vary with speed. Now that the temps have returned to above 0F it is acting normally again. So, is this normal? Anyone else experience this? Thanks, Scott 98.5A41.8Tqm From dsi@chrisanders.net Mon Jan 12 11:20:46 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6D0D3543B3 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17783-02-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B46315435D for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from [63.237.132.131] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:42 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net From: "Christopher Anders" To: , , Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient Message-ID: <001101c3d928$0034b7c0$edaba8c0@Anders02> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <011220041558.29127.42a4@comcast.net> X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:20:46 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:31 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:20:46 -0000 My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. By the way, did anyone else snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. I also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( Chris Anders -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf Of rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:58 AM To: quattro@audifans.com; a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient As some of us have no doubt noticed, the last week or so saw some 0 to -10F weather here in the Northeast. Nothing compared to certain other climes, but my 98A41.8 sure acted funny. At those temperatures the coolant temperature guage, normally rock solid straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would not rise above 1/4 up. It was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. I say almost because engine temperature did not vary with speed. Now that the temps have returned to above 0F it is acting normally again. So, is this normal? Anyone else experience this? Thanks, Scott 98.5A41.8Tqm _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Mon Jan 12 11:29:05 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 64B24549F4 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:29:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 20346-01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:29:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 137C8543E5 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:29:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id i0CGF2Ba027523 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:15:03 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:28:58 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Too much oil?? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:29:05 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:28:50 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:29:05 -0000 First of all, never had that Temp gauge thing. Mine's always at ½ way. \ Snowflake: I think the car has a barometer on it. That's the only way I can figure the car knows about the moisture in the air, hence, the snowflake. Now, on to oil. My car was running like poo and smelled like gas, so I started with the easy stuff. I check the oil and discovered I was hauling around about an extra 1.5L of it. WOW! I know that's bad. But I don't remember why. Can anybody list off all the bad things that can happen so I can make sure my previously very trusty mechanic checks it all out? I drained out the extra and the car was much happier, but not perfect. Thanks Joel `99 A4 1.8T `91 90q 20v >>> "Christopher Anders" 1/12/2004 10:20:31 AM >>> My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. By the way, did anyone else snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. I also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( Chris Anders From dsi@chrisanders.net Mon Jan 12 11:41:26 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EFCE6542DE for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:41:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 20348-05-61 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:41:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7E657542D7 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:41:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from [63.237.132.131] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:41:23 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net From: "Christopher Anders" To: "'Allan Harris'" , , , Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient Message-ID: <001301c3d92a$e35750b0$edaba8c0@Anders02> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <002d01c3d92a$2580d5c0$e1b1dfaa@ghineshome> X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:41:26 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:41:05 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:41:26 -0000 Thanks, that makes sense. Chris Anders -----Original Message----- From: Allan Harris [mailto:allanharris@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:36 AM To: Christopher Anders; rocketscienceracing@comcast.net; quattro@audifans.com; a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient Hey Chris, I think that the snowflake only appears on the dash from 41F to 23F, apparently the temperature range for freezing/icing conditions. Below 23F, it comes off again. Allan 98.5 A4 AvantQ 2.8M Allan Harris: AllanHarris@comcast.net URL: http://www.landofharris.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Anders" To: ; ; Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:20 AM Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient > My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. By the way, did anyone else > snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not > sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. I > also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( > > Chris Anders > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf > Of rocketscienceracing@comcast.net > Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:58 AM > To: quattro@audifans.com; a4@audifans.com > Subject: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient > > As some of us have no doubt noticed, the last week or so saw some 0 to > -10F weather here in the Northeast. Nothing compared to certain other > climes, but my 98A41.8 sure acted funny. > > At those temperatures the coolant temperature guage, normally rock solid > straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would > not rise above 1/4 up. It was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. I > say almost because engine temperature did not vary with speed. Now that > the temps have returned to above 0F it is acting normally again. > > So, is this normal? Anyone else experience this? > > Thanks, > > Scott > 98.5A41.8Tqm > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From Pbadore@aol.com Mon Jan 12 11:53:40 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 24E2B54A3B for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:53:40 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 30049-01-4 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:53:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from imo-r04.mx.aol.com (imo-r04.mx.aol.com [152.163.225.100]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6F8F754367 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:53:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from Pbadore@aol.com by imo-r04.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r4.8.) id e.bc.426b7edb (3932) for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:53:33 -0500 (EST) From: Pbadore@aol.com Message-ID: To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: 8.0 for Windows sub 6021 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Too Much Oil? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:53:40 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:53:33 EST X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:53:40 -0000 Hi, Are you sure that your diagnosis of too much oil was only extra oil and not fuel contamination? High oil levels can be caused by a leaking fuel injector or a malfunctioning ECU sending excessive fuel into the cylinders which is then leaked into the oil sump? Peter Badore From jp@tulane.edu Mon Jan 12 11:58:10 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E335554A1F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:58:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 32172-01-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:58:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from trend2.tcs.tulane.edu (trend2-vw.tcs.tulane.edu [129.81.255.236]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A95A6542FE for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:58:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from trend2.tcs.tulane.edu (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by trend2.tcs.tulane.edu (8.12.10/8.12.8) with ESMTP id i0CGw6vt031533 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:06 -0600 Received: from olympus.tcs.tulane.edu (majestic.tcs.tulane.edu [129.81.224.6]) by trend2.tcs.tulane.edu (8.12.10/8.12.8) with ESMTP id i0CGw556031525 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:05 -0600 Received: from tisjpe (dhcp-119-19.tulane.edu [129.81.119.19]) by olympus.tcs.tulane.edu (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id i0CGw40t005196 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:58:05 -0600 (CST) From: "JP" To: "'A4'" Subject: RE: [A4] Too much oil?? Organization: TS Message-ID: <000c01c3d92d$76390570$13775181@tisjpe> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: jp@tulane.edu List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:58:11 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 10:59:36 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:58:11 -0000 >Now, on to oil. My car was running like poo and smelled like gas, so I >started with the easy stuff. I check the oil and discovered I was >hauling around about an extra 1.5L of it. WOW! I know that's bad. But >I don't remember why. Can anybody list off all the bad things that can >happen so I can make sure my previously very trusty mechanic checks it >all out? There's a thing in my owner's manual ('99 2.8) that says overfilling the motor with oil may cause damage to the catalytic converter. Other than that, nothing as far as I know, but that's not a whole lot ;) JP From mvp12547@yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 12:46:52 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2203354AD5 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:46:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16261-01-5 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:46:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60910.mail.yahoo.com (web60910.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 1266654AB9 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:46:51 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040112174648.46987.qmail@web60910.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60910.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 09:46:48 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Too much oil?? To: Joel Landsverk , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:46:52 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 09:46:48 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:46:52 -0000 Sounds like someone thought you had a V6! The catalytic converter can be damaged by an overfill. BTW,this is a common practice with the dealerships in my town. The few changes I had done on both my 1.8 and 2.8 consistently were a minimum of 1 qt.over capacity. Think they are lining up future repairs? In any case,the converter can clog up from conditions caused by an overfill thus causing a really crappy running car. Hopefully you caught it in time. Mike 00 1.8TM Avant 97 GLX VR6 91 GLI 16V 87 Jetta GL 67 Alfa Duetto( For Sale ) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From igor@s-cars.org Mon Jan 12 12:47:45 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 99A7A53BE2; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16261-01-8; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail5.atl.registeredsite.com (mail5.atl.registeredsite.com [64.224.219.79]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3C8E153AC5; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from imta02a2.registeredsite.com (imta02a2.registeredsite.com [64.225.255.11]) by mail5.atl.registeredsite.com (8.12.8/8.12.8) with ESMTP id i0CHleHt005662; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:40 -0500 Received: from s-cars.org ([151.197.125.97]) by imta02a2.registeredsite.com with ESMTP id <20040112174740.EJHJ18762.imta02a2.registeredsite.com@s-cars.org>; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:40 -0500 Message-ID: <4002DDBA.7040909@s-cars.org> From: Igor Kessel User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.5) Gecko/20031007 X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Audi A4 list Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: auditalk@audi.com, Audi S-list , Audi Q-list Subject: [A4] I am fed up! X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:47:45 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:47:38 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:47:45 -0000 Folks, I am about to throw in the towel, sell my Audis and move to the other side. The 330ix seems more and more attractive by the minute. Here's the scope. Sometime in November 2004 the ABS controller in the wife's '98 A4 (WAUCB28D3WA077066) has quit at only 46kmi. In January 2004 I have finally found the time to VAG-COM the car and to look into the problem. The VAG-COM gave me the now infamous error: "01203 - Electrical Connection between ABS and Instrument Cluster 03-10 - No Signal - Intermittent" Judging by the traffic on Audiworld the Bosch 5.3 ABS controllers are failing left and right on those cars. Some people with the out-of-warranty 1999 cars we successful in getting AoA to replace the controllers. So I decided to give it a try. On 5 January 2004 I called AoA and opened the case #40003690 with Jeremy and explained the situation stressing my fears for the safety of my wife driving with the non-functioning ABS system on snow and ice. He conference called my local dealership, Don Rosen Audi in Conshohocken, PA and set up an appointment to have a look at the car in order to determine where the problem was. NOTE: at the time of the call he already knew both the year and the mileage of the car, yet he sent me to the dealer anyway. On 7 January 2004 I had brought the car in for the diagnostic. Bob Gordon, the Sr. Audi Tech at Don Rosen, connected the VAG 1551 to my car and determined the bad ABS controller to be the culprit. Just as was expected by the yours truly. I immediately called AoA from my cell phone and advised Kimberly on the other end that she could contact Mr. Gordon and enquire about his determination. Kimberly called Bob Gordon and he advised that the car did indeed need the new controller to the tune of $1300 + labour. She never got back to him with the determination regarding my case. Today, 12 January 2004, I myself called AoA and got to talk with the third so-called "consumer advocate". He reviewed my case and advised that AoA would not be paying for the repair "because the car is so much outside of warranty". Lovely. I asked the man then why the hell did AoA make me waste the day at the dealership and diagnose the problem, if their refusal to help was based on the age of the car? Which they already knew before they sent me to the dealer, remember? The guy on the AoA side gave me a bunch of lames like "their determination was based on the combination of the nature of the problem and the age of the car". To which I sarcastically remarked that did it mean that if it were a 15 cent ABS fuse they prolly would've replaced it, but not the $1300 controller? I also told him that back in 2002, when the engine on my A4 failed due to the defective timing belt tensioner at only 4 mos after the warranty had expired with the mere 38kmi on the odometer (you prolly remember my posting about the head rebuild saga circa August 2002?), AoA didn't even extend the courtesy of a single replay to either of the two(!) e-mails that I'd sent them. That's why this time around I decided to call them up on the phone, speak to a live person and open a case with them. I also advised him that for the past 10+ years I have been an avid Audi fanatic, who at any given time owned at least two Audis in the family and who had directly influenced at least a dozen purchases of Audi vehicles between my friends and acquaintances. I also advised him that I was fed up with the AoA attitude towards customer and was considering dropping Audis from my stable for good. And if Audi stands to lose such hardcore loyal Audi brand supporters like the yours truly, then how on Earth did they hope to keep the foothold on this market? Folks, can you tell that I am pissed off and simmering like a teapot on the stove? Thanks for listening. I'll also be sure to fill out the form on the NHTSA site. -- Igor Kessel two turbo quattros From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Mon Jan 12 13:34:00 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 908C654B60 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:00 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28732-04-4 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:33:59 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2873254AE3 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:33:59 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id i0CIK2bM009643 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:20:02 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:33:58 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: , Subject: Re: [A4] I am fed up! Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:34:00 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:33:47 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:34:00 -0000 Igor, I am with you. I haven't had some of the issues you have, but my feelings are in line with yours. AoA has been similarly non-responsive to all of my concerns regarding our '99 A4 and our ridiculously poor dealership. (too many tales to tell) I don't get the sense from them that they give two sh!ts if I buy another Audi or not. I've had enough problems with the cars and the dealer that I can't in good faith recommend them to anyone without a list of caveats. We do love the cars, but the ownership experience sucks. Joel L. `99 A4 1.8t Avant - 85k miles `90 90q 20v - 211k miles >>> Igor Kessel 1/12/2004 11:47:38 AM >>> Folks, I am about to throw in the towel, sell my Audis and move to the other side. The 330ix seems more and more attractive by the minute. Here's the scope. Sometime in November 2004 the ABS controller in the wife's '98 A4 (WAUCB28D3WA077066) has quit at only 46kmi. In January 2004 I have finally found the time to VAG-COM the car and to look into the problem. The VAG-COM gave me the now infamous error: "01203 - Electrical Connection between ABS and Instrument Cluster 03-10 - No Signal - Intermittent" I'll also be sure to fill out the form on the NHTSA site. -- Igor Kessel two turbo quattros _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From John@craincorporated.com Mon Jan 12 13:34:18 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B2AFE54D79 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28732-04-8 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail1.atl.registeredsite.com (mail1.atl.registeredsite.com [64.224.219.75]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7FC1B54AE3 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail.craincorporated.com ([209.35.14.176]) by mail1.atl.registeredsite.com (8.12.8/8.12.8) with ESMTP id i0CIYHcx001467 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:17 -0500 Message-Id: <10401121334.AA00445@mail.craincorporated.com> From: "John Forbes" Sender: To: a4@audifans.com X-Mailer: Precedence: bulk X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] automated response X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Reply-To: John@craincorporated.com List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:34:18 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:34:16 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:34:18 -0000 This mail account is no longer active. If you are trying to contact me message me on AIM @ jcffett57, or msn @ john@craincorporated.com to get me new e-mail address. This mailbox is too flooded with SPAM for me to use it anymore. -Cody Forbes From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Mon Jan 12 13:38:49 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 91C9F54D54 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:38:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 03775-01-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:38:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BD3D354D4F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:38:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id i0CIOpbM010051 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:24:51 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:38:48 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: , Subject: Re: [A4] Too much oil?? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:38:49 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:38:30 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:38:49 -0000 That V6 idea was my first reaction. But not checking the dipstick after an oil change. That's just delinquent. I know my mech isn't bilking me for unnecessary repairs. he's on the level. Best I've found. I'll have them check the cat. thanks Joel >>> michael pagano 1/12/2004 11:46:48 AM >>> Sounds like someone thought you had a V6! The catalytic converter can be damaged by an overfill. BTW,this is a common practice with the dealerships in my town. The few changes I had done on both my 1.8 and 2.8 consistently were a minimum of 1 qt.over capacity. Think they are lining up future repairs? In any case,the converter can clog up from conditions caused by an overfill thus causing a really crappy running car. Hopefully you caught it in time. Mike 00 1.8TM Avant 97 GLX VR6 91 GLI 16V 87 Jetta GL 67 Alfa Duetto( For Sale ) --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From MSegal@nsbgroup.com Mon Jan 12 14:15:41 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4DCAD54D5F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:15:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12901-03-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:15:40 -0500 (EST) Received: from webshield.stssystems.com (webshield.stssystems.com [204.19.199.155]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id B0A6854D5B for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:15:39 -0500 (EST) Received: From MAIL1.sts-systems.ca ([204.19.199.151]) by webshield.stssystems.com (WebShield SMTP v4.5 MR1a P0803.345); id 1073935000171; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:16:40 -0500 Received: by mail1.sts-systems.ca with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) id ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:14:33 -0500 Message-ID: <9EB4129CCB85D411AE980000BC1175B61A74A342@mail1.sts-systems.ca> From: Mitchell Segal To: "'a4@audifans.com'" Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Content-Type: text/plain X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:15:41 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:14:29 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:15:41 -0000 >Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:31 -0500 >From: "Christopher Anders" >Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient >To: , , > >Message-ID: <001101c3d928$0034b7c0$edaba8c0@Anders02> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. By the way, did anyone else >snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not >sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. I >also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( > >Chris Anders I can tell you that the snowflake is displayed anytime the outside temperature is between -5 C and +5 C. In Farenheit, I believe that's between 23 and 41 F. The purpose of the snowflake is to warn you that it's close to the freezing point, so to be careful of road conditions, like black ice, especially on places like bridges, that freeze first I guess below -5 C, it should be obvious that it's Winter outside, so they don't need to bother you with the snowflake anymore. I can tell you that since it's been about -25 C (-13 F) for the past week here, I haven't seen the snowflake for a while. I'm looking forward to seeing it again :-) Mitchell Segal p.s. In case you didn't know, you can flip your display from Imperial/Metric, by pressing the RECIRC and TEMP + buttons at the same time. From tt-man@msn.com Mon Jan 12 14:25:50 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ADAD754D01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:25:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18353-01-3 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:25:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from BAY0-SMTP05.bay0.hotmail.com (bay0-smtp05.bay0.hotmail.com [65.54.241.112]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 4ECA053C2F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:25:49 -0500 (EST) X-Originating-IP: [67.119.240.246] X-Originating-Email: [tt-man@msn.com] Received: from TonyK ([67.119.240.246]) by BAY0-SMTP05.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5600); Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:25:48 -0800 From: "Tony Kowalczyk" To: Message-ID: <000401c3d941$e095c840$0100a8c0@TonyK> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 12 Jan 2004 19:25:48.0416 (UTC) FILETIME=[E1FE8000:01C3D941] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:25:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:25:45 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:25:50 -0000 hello Audi fans, i own a 97 A4, which those of you that own one, know that the cost of the Factory CD changer is over $700 for this model... and no one that i know of makes a factory second to hard wire a cd changer... and wanting to keep the stereo in my dash stock, i have purchased a RF Sony CDX-565MXRF CD Changer. I am installing it myself, and would like to communicate with any one that has done this, and/or if anyone can refer me to a site that has some step-by-step process to walk me through it. If any has any suggestions or better solution to my CD need, i am willing to return this changer.... Thanks, Tony 97 A4 1.8T From brian@bjwhite.net Mon Jan 12 14:31:34 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6B0C954AC6 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:31:34 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18354-02-3 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:31:33 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc13.comcast.net (sccrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.202.64]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 51B2454406 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:31:33 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc13) with SMTP id <2004011219313101600nl0gce>; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:32 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112113036.02b6c608@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Tony Kowalczyk" , From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer In-Reply-To: <000401c3d941$e095c840$0100a8c0@TonyK> References: <000401c3d941$e095c840$0100a8c0@TonyK> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:34 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:31:34 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:34 -0000 Why didn't you just get a used changer for that deck? They're $200-300 used all the time on ebay and the like. Step by step process for the RF changer? Follow the directions that came with it. It should be pretty straight forward. At 11:25 2004-01-12, Tony Kowalczyk wrote: >hello Audi fans, > >i own a 97 A4, which those of you that own one, know that the cost of >the Factory CD changer is over $700 for this model... and no one that i >know of makes a factory second to hard wire a cd changer... and wanting >to keep the stereo in my dash stock, i have purchased a RF Sony >CDX-565MXRF CD Changer. > >I am installing it myself, and would like to communicate with any one >that has done this, and/or if anyone can refer me to a site that has >some step-by-step process to walk me through it. > >If any has any suggestions or better solution to my CD need, i am >willing to return this changer.... > >Thanks, >Tony > >97 A4 1.8T >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From dsi@chrisanders.net Mon Jan 12 14:37:56 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8316254B3C for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:37:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24239-01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:37:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id DAF20542E1 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:37:54 -0500 (EST) Received: from [63.237.132.131] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:37:52 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net From: "Christopher Anders" To: "'Mitchell Segal'" , Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient Message-ID: <000201c3d943$8aeab660$edaba8c0@Anders02> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 In-Reply-To: <9EB4129CCB85D411AE980000BC1175B61A74A342@mail1.sts-systems.ca> Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:37:56 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:37:40 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:37:56 -0000 I had no idea about the conversion method, have any other good "hacks"? Chris Anders -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces+dsi=chrisanders.net@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces+dsi=chrisanders.net@audifans.com] On Behalf Of Mitchell Segal Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 2:14 PM To: 'a4@audifans.com' Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient >Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:20:31 -0500 >From: "Christopher Anders" >Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient >To: , , > >Message-ID: <001101c3d928$0034b7c0$edaba8c0@Anders02> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > >My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. By the way, did anyone else >snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not >sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. I >also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( > >Chris Anders I can tell you that the snowflake is displayed anytime the outside temperature is between -5 C and +5 C. In Farenheit, I believe that's between 23 and 41 F. The purpose of the snowflake is to warn you that it's close to the freezing point, so to be careful of road conditions, like black ice, especially on places like bridges, that freeze first I guess below -5 C, it should be obvious that it's Winter outside, so they don't need to bother you with the snowflake anymore. I can tell you that since it's been about -25 C (-13 F) for the past week here, I haven't seen the snowflake for a while. I'm looking forward to seeing it again :-) Mitchell Segal p.s. In case you didn't know, you can flip your display from Imperial/Metric, by pressing the RECIRC and TEMP + buttons at the same time. _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 14:55:05 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 22BB154317 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:55:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31265-01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:55:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40302.mail.yahoo.com (web40302.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.81]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 0DD8D54319 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:55:02 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040112195500.38106.qmail@web40302.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40302.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:55:00 PST From: Dan DiBiase To: Igor Kessel , Audi A4 list In-Reply-To: <4002DDBA.7040909@s-cars.org> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: auditalk@audi.com, Audi Q-list , Audi S-list Subject: [A4] Re: I am fed up! X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:55:05 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:55:00 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:55:05 -0000 This is certainly disapppointing to read, Igor... As a new Audi owner (but veteran VAGer), I can put up with some mechanical issues (after all, if I wanted soulless efficiency, I would have bought Japanese) but the attitude of AoA is disconcerting. I can only hope that I don't run into the types of issues you have or, if I do, the 'customer advocates' you did! I do agree with the comment that someone made regarding BMW being the same, just different issues... Before I bought my A4, I spent a few months on the AW A4 B6 Forum just lurking. While there were several instances of issues with AoA, it seemed that most of them involved modified (mainly chipped) cars... Strangely enough, several owners warranties were voided when they had catastrophic failures on their chipped 1.8T's... It was interesting to observe the wailing and gnashing of teeth. At the same time, I suspect that AoA gets these types of calls frequently, which may blunt their compassion for those that have 'real' problems such as yours. A shame. Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Igor Kessel wrote: > Folks, > I am about to throw in the towel, sell my Audis and move to the other > side. The 330ix seems more and more attractive by the minute. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From MSegal@nsbgroup.com Mon Jan 12 15:16:33 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9041E54D6F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:16:33 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 05997-01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:16:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from gateway.stssystems.com (gateway.ceo.sts-systems.ca [204.19.199.2]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2944E5431B for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:16:32 -0500 (EST) Received: from webshield.stssystems.com (webshield.stssystems.com [204.19.199.155]) by gateway.stssystems.com (Build 103 8.9.3p2/NT-8.9.3) with SMTP id PAA16699 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:23:11 -0500 Received: From MAIL1.sts-systems.ca ([204.19.199.151]) by webshield.stssystems.com (WebShield SMTP v4.5 MR1a P0803.345); id 1073938653609; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:17:33 -0500 Received: by mail1.sts-systems.ca with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) id ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:15:26 -0500 Message-ID: <9EB4129CCB85D411AE980000BC1175B61A74A344@mail1.sts-systems.ca> From: Mitchell Segal To: "'Christopher Anders'" , a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Content-Type: text/plain X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:16:33 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:15:21 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:16:33 -0000 >-----Original Message----- >From: Christopher Anders [mailto:dsi@chrisanders.net] >Sent: January 12, 2004 2:38 PM >To: 'Mitchell Segal'; a4@audifans.com >Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient > >I had no idea about the conversion method, have any other good "hacks"? > >Chris Anders ------ If you want to have more fun with hidden little features like this, check out the tech articles at >the www.audiworld.com/tech website. Click on INTERIOR on the left frame. One of the best articles here is "Unlocking the Secrets Within The Climate Control" Using your Climate control panel, you can view all kinds of neat stuff like - Values of various sensors, temperatures - your vehicle Speed (kph) - your engine speed (rpm) - standing time (minutes) - various diagnostics, for troubleshooting HVAC problems, like stuck doors, etc. I printed them all out, and keep it in the glovebox. When ever I'm bored waiting for someone, I'll pull it out and play with it a little bit. Some other articles about some hacks you might not know about, can be found in the ELECTRONICS section. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list. Two articles that contain some hidden hacks are: - Symphony Radio "Hidden" EQ - Symphony Stereo - Standard and Hidden Features Of course, you'll probably end up spending all afternoon looking through these articles, if you've never been to this site. They're great. I've personally used several of them in my car. I've even sent in corrections and important notes for some of these articles, to warn people about an important fact before they start, and they updated the original article to reflect my suggestion. But they're still written by people like you and I. If you have something you've done that you think would make a worthy addition, write it up and send it in. Mitchell Segal From marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca Mon Jan 12 16:00:38 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C41805439B for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:00:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18739-02 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:00:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.34]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9450E5431D for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:00:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from lapinpiv ([67.68.196.209]) by tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040112210036.IUYV23150.tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net@lapinpiv>; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:00:36 -0500 From: =?Windows-1252?Q?Marc=5FScirocco=5FQu=E9bec?= To: "Brian J White" , "Tony Kowalczyk" , Subject: RE: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112113036.02b6c608@65.108.70.149> X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:00:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:00:36 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:00:38 -0000 This is what I am interested in: http://www.phatnoise.com/ Cheers Marc > -----Message d'origine----- > De : a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com]De la part > de Brian J White > Envoyé : lundi 12 janvier 2004 14:32 > À : Tony Kowalczyk; a4@audifans.com > Objet : Re: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer > > > Why didn't you just get a used changer for that deck? > They're $200-300 used all the time on ebay and the like. > > Step by step process for the RF changer? Follow the directions that came > with it. It should be pretty straight forward. > > At 11:25 2004-01-12, Tony Kowalczyk wrote: > >hello Audi fans, > > > >i own a 97 A4, which those of you that own one, know that the cost of > >the Factory CD changer is over $700 for this model... and no one that i > >know of makes a factory second to hard wire a cd changer... and wanting > >to keep the stereo in my dash stock, i have purchased a RF Sony > >CDX-565MXRF CD Changer. > > > >I am installing it myself, and would like to communicate with any one > >that has done this, and/or if anyone can refer me to a site that has > >some step-by-step process to walk me through it. > > > >If any has any suggestions or better solution to my CD need, i am > >willing to return this changer.... > > > >Thanks, > >Tony > > > >97 A4 1.8T > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 From jlandsverk@jjkeller.com Mon Jan 12 16:16:50 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E76FA5430F for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:16:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18741-04-9 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:16:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from sf1.jjkeller.com (sf1.jjkeller.com [216.183.247.103]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A517554331 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:16:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from jjkeller.com (sg3.jjkeller.com [101.20.2.15]) by sf1.jjkeller.com with ESMTP id i0CL2nbM025478 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:02:49 -0600 (CST) Received: from JJKADomain-MTA by jjkeller.com with Novell_GroupWise; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:16:46 -0600 Message-Id: X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.2 From: "Joel Landsverk" To: , , , Subject: RE: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:16:51 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:16:39 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:16:51 -0000 These can be had for less from Kenwood. Exact same unit, but without the fancy direct OE compatibilities. They've made them compatible with a lot of their aftermarket headunits. Pretty cool stuff though. Joel >>> Marc_Scirocco_Québec 1/12/2004 3:00:36 PM >>> This is what I am interested in: http://www.phatnoise.com/ Cheers Marc > -----Message d'origine----- > De : a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com]De la part > de Brian J White > Envoyé : lundi 12 janvier 2004 14:32 > À : Tony Kowalczyk; a4@audifans.com > Objet : Re: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer > > > Why didn't you just get a used changer for that deck? > They're $200-300 used all the time on ebay and the like. > > Step by step process for the RF changer? Follow the directions that came > with it. It should be pretty straight forward. > > At 11:25 2004-01-12, Tony Kowalczyk wrote: > >hello Audi fans, > > > >i own a 97 A4, which those of you that own one, know that the cost of > >the Factory CD changer is over $700 for this model... and no one that i > >know of makes a factory second to hard wire a cd changer... and wanting > >to keep the stereo in my dash stock, i have purchased a RF Sony > >CDX-565MXRF CD Changer. > > > >I am installing it myself, and would like to communicate with any one > >that has done this, and/or if anyone can refer me to a site that has > >some step-by-step process to walk me through it. > > > >If any has any suggestions or better solution to my CD need, i am > >willing to return this changer.... > > > >Thanks, > >Tony > > > >97 A4 1.8T > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. 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Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From a65l@cox.net Mon Jan 12 16:47:04 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 93CA75430C for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:47:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01567-02 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:47:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from lakemtao04.cox.net (lakemtao04.cox.net [68.1.17.241]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7A75A54308 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:47:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from cx330120a ([68.225.38.129]) by lakemtao04.cox.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040112214703.ZTHT19895.lakemtao04.cox.net@cx330120a> for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:47:03 -0500 Message-ID: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> From: "Andy Hellmann" To: "a4list" MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:47:04 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:47:02 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:47:04 -0000 Just to clear something up, are you refering to the snowflake symbol on = the interior temp control panel? Or is it actually on the dash? (I = don't have an outside temp display). The snowflake on the temp control = panel is actually for the a/c, it will turn on when you use the heater = from time to time to keep the air inside the car dry. =20 Andy '97a4tqm BTW nice to see the list is still active! From dans@audifans.com Mon Jan 12 16:59:43 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8540954D5F; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:59:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08694-02-9; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:59:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com (placeholder.cervalis.net [216.244.109.241]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A77FC54D16; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:59:42 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <400318C9.7040106@audifans.com> From: Dan Simoes User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Andy Hellmann Subject: Re: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp References: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> In-Reply-To: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4list X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:59:43 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:59:37 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:59:43 -0000 A snowflake on the dash indicates that because temps are below 32deg F, you should watch for icing conditions. Andy Hellmann wrote: >Just to clear something up, are you refering to the snowflake symbol on the interior temp control panel? Or is it actually on the dash? (I don't have an outside temp display). The snowflake on the temp control panel is actually for the a/c, it will turn on when you use the heater from time to time to keep the air inside the car dry. > >Andy >'97a4tqm > >BTW nice to see the list is still active! >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > From steve@grommit.com Mon Jan 12 17:00:45 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E047554DDD for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:00:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08363-02-30 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:00:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from grommit.grommit.com (grommit.com [64.62.161.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 116FB54DF9 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:00:39 -0500 (EST) Received: by grommit.grommit.com (Postfix, from userid 500) id 3A9C412424C; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:00:23 -0800 (PST) From: Stephen Lau To: Andy Hellmann Subject: Re: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp Message-ID: <20040112220022.GB14059@grommit.com> References: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: a4list X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:00:45 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 14:00:22 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:00:45 -0000 The snowflake that shows up in the computer-display thing next to the external temperature is an indicator as to the temperature that black ice forms at (>32F, <42F or something like that) Just a friendly reminder from your Audi to be careful I suppose... ;) cheers, steve On Mon, Jan 12, 2004 at 04:47:02PM -0500, Andy Hellmann wrote: > Just to clear something up, are you refering to the snowflake symbol on the interior temp control panel? Or is it actually on the dash? (I don't have an outside temp display). The snowflake on the temp control panel is actually for the a/c, it will turn on when you use the heater from time to time to keep the air inside the car dry. > > Andy > '97a4tqm > > BTW nice to see the list is still active! > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 -- stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 From aviggio@qwest.net Mon Jan 12 17:33:38 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CC68954DA4 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:33:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 16261-03-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:33:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net (mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net [63.231.195.113]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 265D654D72 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:33:37 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 5804 invoked by uid 0); 12 Jan 2004 21:41:39 -0000 Received: from mpls-pop-14.inet.qwest.net (63.231.195.14) by mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net with QMQP; 12 Jan 2004 21:41:39 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO aviggio2kd) (207.138.80.21) by mpls-pop-14.inet.qwest.net with SMTP; 12 Jan 2004 22:33:36 -0000 Message-ID: <000601c3d95c$1e3452b0$14f32b0a@conf.int> From: "Alex" To: "a4list" References: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> <20040112220022.GB14059@grommit.com> Subject: Re: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4927.1200 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4927.1200 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:33:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:33:31 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:33:38 -0000 Really! I always thought that this meant that my Audi was forecasting snow in the next 2-4 hours based on barometric pressure readings and the Nexrad radar built into the fourth gen Quattro system. Oops, forgot it's only Monday and not Friday ;) Happy New Years Audifans! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Lau" To: "Andy Hellmann" Cc: "a4list" Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp > The snowflake that shows up in the computer-display thing next to the > external temperature is an indicator as to the temperature that black > ice forms at (>32F, <42F or something like that) > > Just a friendly reminder from your Audi to be careful I suppose... ;) > > cheers, > steve > > On Mon, Jan 12, 2004 at 04:47:02PM -0500, Andy Hellmann wrote: > > Just to clear something up, are you refering to the snowflake symbol on the interior temp control panel? Or is it actually on the dash? (I don't have an outside temp display). The snowflake on the temp control panel is actually for the a/c, it will turn on when you use the heater from time to time to keep the air inside the car dry. > > > > Andy > > '97a4tqm > > > > BTW nice to see the list is still active! > > _______________________________________________ > > A4 mailing list > > A4@audifans.com > > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > -- > stephen lau | steve@grommit.com | www.whacked.net | gpg 0x09E5CD21 > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > From jkvt@wcvt.com Mon Jan 12 19:29:16 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1947A54327 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:29:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29248-01-12 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:29:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from dix.greenmountainaccess.net (ns2.greenmountainaccess.net [65.19.68.31]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id E4D9954325 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:29:14 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 2684 invoked from network); 13 Jan 2004 00:29:14 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO base) (65.19.77.99) by ns2.greenmountainaccess.net with SMTP; 13 Jan 2004 00:29:14 -0000 From: "Batchelder" To: Message-ID: <000301c3d96b$ffb69630$0300000a@base> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2616 Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <20040112211655.158D054DB9@audifans.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Remote entry X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:29:16 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:27:16 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:29:16 -0000 I recall seeing an article on audiworld about relocating the antenna that is used for the remote locking system. The article alleges that range can increased quite a bit. The article was not model specific. I was wondering if anyone has heard this, or actually found the antenna. Thanks, Jed From brian@bjwhite.net Mon Jan 12 19:31:44 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5F99D53C2A for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 32720-01 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc13.comcast.net (rwcrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.198.39]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 19AA85425D for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:31:43 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc13) with SMTP id <2004011300314101500ep58oe>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:31:42 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112163124.02b6b3c8@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Batchelder" , From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] Remote entry In-Reply-To: <000301c3d96b$ffb69630$0300000a@base> References: <20040112211655.158D054DB9@audifans.com> <000301c3d96b$ffb69630$0300000a@base> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:31:44 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 16:31:47 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:31:44 -0000 Is range really that bad now? Never understood why people feel compelled to unlock their cars from halfways across the parking lot. At 16:27 2004-01-12, Batchelder wrote: >I recall seeing an article on audiworld about relocating the antenna >that is used for the remote locking system. The article alleges that >range can increased quite a bit. The article was not model specific. > >I was wondering if anyone has heard this, or actually found the antenna. > >Thanks, > >Jed From mvp12547@yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 20:30:32 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id F348254DA1 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:30:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 10475-04 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:30:31 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60908.mail.yahoo.com (web60908.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.84]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id D58B154D88 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:30:30 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113013027.98811.qmail@web60908.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60908.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:30:27 PST From: michael pagano Subject: Re: [A4] Remote entry To: Brian J White , Batchelder , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112163124.02b6b3c8@65.108.70.149> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 01:30:32 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 17:30:27 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 01:30:32 -0000 I agree with you,why open the car when you are far from it? As long as it opens by the time I reach for the handle,I'm happy. It certainly is no sign of "performance" whether the remote operates from 50 feet or 5 feet, you still cant get in until you grab the handle. Take Audiworld with a gigantic grain of salt, was a much better sight as A4.org but money talks. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From dsi@chrisanders.net Mon Jan 12 21:09:28 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 39F6354DCB for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:09:28 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01766-01-4 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:09:27 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B8EBA54D90 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:09:26 -0500 (EST) Received: from [24.193.162.4] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:09:25 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net From: "Christopher Anders" To: "'Mitchell Segal'" , Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient Message-ID: <002201c3d97a$3d342190$ccc8a8c0@Anders02> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 In-Reply-To: <9EB4129CCB85D411AE980000BC1175B61A74A344@mail1.sts-systems.ca> Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:09:28 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:09:07 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:09:28 -0000 Wow- I am totally looking forward to researching all these hidden options! :-) Thanks!!! Chris Anders -----Original Message----- From: Mitchell Segal [mailto:MSegal@nsbgroup.com] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 3:15 PM To: 'Christopher Anders'; a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient >-----Original Message----- >From: Christopher Anders [mailto:dsi@chrisanders.net] >Sent: January 12, 2004 2:38 PM >To: 'Mitchell Segal'; a4@audifans.com >Subject: RE: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient > >I had no idea about the conversion method, have any other good "hacks"? > >Chris Anders ------ If you want to have more fun with hidden little features like this, check out the tech articles at >the www.audiworld.com/tech website. Click on INTERIOR on the left frame. One of the best articles here is "Unlocking the Secrets Within The Climate Control" Using your Climate control panel, you can view all kinds of neat stuff like - Values of various sensors, temperatures - your vehicle Speed (kph) - your engine speed (rpm) - standing time (minutes) - various diagnostics, for troubleshooting HVAC problems, like stuck doors, etc. I printed them all out, and keep it in the glovebox. When ever I'm bored waiting for someone, I'll pull it out and play with it a little bit. Some other articles about some hacks you might not know about, can be found in the ELECTRONICS section. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list. Two articles that contain some hidden hacks are: - Symphony Radio "Hidden" EQ - Symphony Stereo - Standard and Hidden Features Of course, you'll probably end up spending all afternoon looking through these articles, if you've never been to this site. They're great. I've personally used several of them in my car. I've even sent in corrections and important notes for some of these articles, to warn people about an important fact before they start, and they updated the original article to reflect my suggestion. But they're still written by people like you and I. If you have something you've done that you think would make a worthy addition, write it up and send it in. Mitchell Segal From dsi@chrisanders.net Mon Jan 12 21:12:57 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6410D54DBE for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:12:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01722-01-91 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:12:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from servdns.org (mail.servdns.org [63.118.78.120]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7C69954DBB for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:12:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from [24.193.162.4] by servdns.org [63.118.78.120] with SmartMax MailMax for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:12:50 -0500 X-SmartMax-AuthUser: dsi@chrisanders.net From: "Christopher Anders" To: "'Andy Hellmann'" , "'a4list'" Subject: RE: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp Message-ID: <002601c3d97a$b7de1bd0$ccc8a8c0@Anders02> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2627 In-Reply-To: <002201c3d955$9cd2bcd0$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:12:57 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:12:32 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:12:57 -0000 I am referring to the information center on the center of the dash, not the climate control area. Btw, does anyone else's buttons get sticky when its cold outside, mine do and once a button sticks, you cant do a damn thing with the controls until either a, you physically pull out the button with a card etc, or b, wait for the stick to unstuck itself. Very disturbing :-( Chris Anders -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf Of Andy Hellmann Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 4:47 PM To: a4list Subject: [A4] RE: snowflake next to temp Just to clear something up, are you refering to the snowflake symbol on the interior temp control panel? Or is it actually on the dash? (I don't have an outside temp display). The snowflake on the temp control panel is actually for the a/c, it will turn on when you use the heater from time to time to keep the air inside the car dry. Andy '97a4tqm BTW nice to see the list is still active! _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 21:14:25 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0CBE954DE5 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:14:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 01766-01-81 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:14:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40307.mail.yahoo.com (web40307.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.86]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 92CDC54DCB for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:14:23 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113021422.17617.qmail@web40307.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40307.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:14:22 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: Re: [A4] Remote entry To: Brian J White , Batchelder , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112163124.02b6b3c8@65.108.70.149> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:14:25 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:14:22 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:14:25 -0000 And doesn't the car relock itself after some period of time, if a door is not opened? Seems like I read that in my owner's manual.... Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Brian J White wrote: > Is range really that bad now? > > Never understood why people feel compelled to unlock their cars from > halfways across the parking lot. > > At 16:27 2004-01-12, Batchelder wrote: > >I recall seeing an article on audiworld about relocating the antenna > >that is used for the remote locking system. The article alleges that > >range can increased quite a bit. The article was not model specific. > > > >I was wondering if anyone has heard this, or actually found the > antenna. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Jed __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From Pbadore@aol.com Mon Jan 12 23:12:38 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D731154DD1 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:12:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12850-01-2 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:12:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from imo-m02.mx.aol.com (imo-m02.mx.aol.com [64.12.136.5]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D91C954DA9 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:12:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from Pbadore@aol.com by imo-m02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r4.8.) id i.c6.26ffbd34 (3948); Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:12:24 -0500 (EST) From: Pbadore@aol.com Message-ID: Subject: Re: [A4] Too Much Oil? To: jlandsverk@jjkeller.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: 8.0 for Windows sub 6021 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: a4@audifans.com X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:12:39 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:12:24 EST X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:12:39 -0000 Hi Joel, If there is substantial fuel in the oil pan you should be able to smell it and the drained oil will be very thin and diluted. If the fuel leak into the oil pan continues, it will fill up the oil pan and you will notice dripping from odd places under the engine. Do you still have the sound proofing underbody cover installed on your A4? If so, then there would be some fuel/oil spilled on it after the oil pan fills up. I know of a Porsche 944S2 that filled up a cylinder with fuel then hydo-locked the motor on start up; splitting the aluminum cylinder bore. Your Audi A4 has a cast iron block so a bent connecting rod is most likely if there were to be a hydro-lock. You can remove the spark plugs and check for excessive fuel richness or wetness. But most likely, the last oil change service probably overfilled the engine. I like to do all my own work so that all the errors are mine. Most likely a 1.5 quart overfill in winter time is not going to cause any problems. Your OBDII system will send you a DTC if catalyst efficiency becomes a problem. I would pay more attention to the timing belt and tensioner maintenance and to clogging the oil pick up screen if you want to worry about something. Peter Badore From stephen@kormilo.ca Mon Jan 12 23:41:49 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A58E954E4B for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:41:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18667-03-11 for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:41:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from smtp1.mts.net (smtp1.mts.net [205.200.16.74]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2A45D54E4D for ; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:41:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from hplaptop.rrc.mb.ca (wnpgmb11dc1-167-56.dynamic.mts.net [142.161.167.56]) by smtp1.mts.net (8.12.8-20030918/8.11.3) with ESMTP id i0D4fjMr029232; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:41:45 -0600 (CST) Message-Id: <4.3.2.7.2.20040112223406.00abcd00@pop.mts.net> X-Sender: skormilo@pop.mts.net X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 4.3.2 To: Christopher Anders , rocketscienceracing@comcast.net, a4@audifans.com From: Stephen Kormilo Subject: RE: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient In-Reply-To: <001101c3d928$0034b7c0$edaba8c0@Anders02> References: <011220041558.29127.42a4@comcast.net> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:41:49 -0000 X-Original-Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:41:21 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:41:49 -0000 At 11:20 AM 12/01/04 -0500, Christopher Anders wrote: >My 00 A4 1.8t reacted the same way. Neither my 'ex' 98.5 2.8 nor my current '02 3.0 exhibited this coolant temp behaviour. The temp gauge reached the mid-point (straight up) even at temperatures as low as -40 (C or F, doesn't matter). The gauge _did_ take a while to get there, but it did. Maybe it's because the V6's generate a little more waste heat than the turbo 4's. The cooling provided by the heater core might be more than enough to cool the engine. >By the way, did anyone else >snowflake next to the temperature disappear at these low temps? I am not >sure what temp it disappeared, but will watch it and let you know. Yes, I think that the 'snowflake' temperature range is described in the Owner Manual. >I also found out I have a leaky left side headlight washer pump :-( > >Chris Anders > >-----Original Message----- >From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf >Of rocketscienceracing@comcast.net >Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:58 AM >To: quattro@audifans.com; a4@audifans.com >Subject: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient > >As some of us have no doubt noticed, the last week or so saw some 0 to >-10F weather here in the Northeast. Nothing compared to certain other >climes, but my 98A41.8 sure acted funny. > >At those temperatures the coolant temperature guage, normally rock solid >straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would >not rise above 1/4 up. It was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. I >say almost because engine temperature did not vary with speed. Now that >the temps have returned to above 0F it is acting normally again. > >So, is this normal? Anyone else experience this? > >Thanks, > >Scott >98.5A41.8Tqm Stephen Kormilo Winnipeg, MB CANADA Silver 2002 Audi A4 3.0QM Now departed: Silver '98.5 Audi A4 2.8QM Black '85 Mazda Rx7 GSL-SE email: skormilo@rrc.mb.ca OR stephen@kormilo.ca From velez@sinu.com Tue Jan 13 02:01:06 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B206054E36 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:01:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12565-05-2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:01:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from mallard.mail.pas.earthlink.net (mallard.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.48]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3E70854E24 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:01:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from h-66-167-241-165.nycmny83.dynamic.covad.net ([66.167.241.165] helo=therealm) by mallard.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AgIXw-0007e9-00 for a4@audifans.com; Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:01:04 -0800 From: "Larry Velez" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112163124.02b6b3c8@65.108.70.149> Thread-Index: AcPZbKJZUkWdYTaDSp6pzWiI4mpTggANkmrA X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Message-Id: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:01:06 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:01:05 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:01:06 -0000 More range can be useful when you forget to close the sunroof in the summer and are halfway across the lot when you realize. -Larry -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf Of Brian J White Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 7:32 PM To: Batchelder; a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Remote entry Is range really that bad now? Never understood why people feel compelled to unlock their cars from halfways across the parking lot. From mdunston@music.vt.edu Tue Jan 13 02:27:02 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C30C754E4A for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:27:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07703-02 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:27:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from server.music.vt.edu (server.music.vt.edu [128.173.232.134]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9793D54E49 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:27:01 -0500 (EST) Received: from 192.168.1.12 (66-207-66-31.black.dmt.ntelos.net [66.207.66.31]) by server.music.vt.edu (8.12.9/8.12.6) with ESMTP id i0D7QxgY008395 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:27:00 -0500 (EST) From: michael dunston To: a4@audifans.com X-Priority: 3 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Mailer: Mailsmith 2.1 (Blindsider) X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] of interest to iPod owners X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:27:02 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 02:26:58 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:27:02 -0000 excerpts from MacNN and the Dension site: > Dension highlights ICELink iPod car connection kit=20 > > Dension USA is showcasing ICELink, its iPod car connection kit that > uses the radio's CD changer to integrate the iPod with your car's > radio system. It offers track control from the radio and steering > wheel controls, a custom-designed symmetric amplifier and support > for both Classic and "3G" (third-generation) iPods; a FireWire port > supplies 12V DC, but requires the factory FireWire charging cable). > Supported car units include BMW, Mini, Audi, VW, Ford, Honda, > Toyota, and other OEM and aftermarket head units. Pricing ranges > from $150-$250, while the specific car mounts are extra.. > Some kits feature trunk connection options that is end user > installable. You may order end-user installable kit that connects > to the trunk end of CD changer cable for BMW, Mini, Audi and VW > vehicles for 3rd generation iPODs. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Michael Dunston -- Music and Technology -- -- Virginia Tech School of the Arts From CookeS@bsci.com Tue Jan 13 03:46:08 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0133654E50 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 03:46:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 23211-06 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 03:46:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from natpu1.bscexc1.bsci.com (bostonsci-out.bsci.com [204.155.16.114]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E389754E4F for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 03:46:06 -0500 (EST) Received: by natpu1.bscexc1.bsci.com with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) id ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 03:45:33 -0500 Message-ID: From: "Cooke, Shane" To: "'a4@audifans.com'" MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2657.72) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Rattle/Vibration 1.8T X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:46:08 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 03:47:11 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:46:08 -0000 I have noticed a 'tinny' rattle or vibration from close to the exhaust manifold/turbo area when I rev the car at idle. It only happens as the revs decrease. I had thought it was a loose heat shield but then could not locate the rattle. My fear is that it is an exhaust manifold crack/leak or some gasket trouble? I have also heard the same noise on another car I drove some weeks ago so it must be a common problem. Its horrible to have a noise like this on an otherwise tight machine any thoughts? Regards, Shane '99 1.8T 88k From mvp12547@yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 07:06:50 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 439A354D95 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:06:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 08071-01 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:06:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60904.mail.yahoo.com (web60904.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.80]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 0658B54B34 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:06:49 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113120648.71715.qmail@web60904.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60904.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:06:48 PST From: michael pagano Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry To: Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:06:50 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 04:06:48 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:06:50 -0000 If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open perhaps you shouldnt be driving. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Tue Jan 13 07:16:17 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 639ED54A95; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:16:17 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 13688-01; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:16:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc13.comcast.net (rwcrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.198.39]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B04A454443; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:16:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from PC1004 (h00a0cc2265be.ne.client2.attbi.com[24.62.220.0]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc13) with SMTP id <2004011312161201500b7hc1e>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:16:12 +0000 From: "Rocket Science Racing" To: , Message-ID: <000001c3d9ce$fb7f9a40$6401a8c0@PC1004> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: Subject: [A4] RE: Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:16:17 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:15:48 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:16:17 -0000 Thanks, Tom and Chris, for your replies. So there are at least 3 of us out there with cars that are either broken or normal! Scott -----Original Message----- From: tom winter [mailto:tom@freeskier.com] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:04 AM Other folks (and I'm thinking true experts like Huw and his type) may have more insights, but I live at 8,500 ft in the rocky mountains. My temp gauge on my old 86 4000cs, as well as the one on my 5000csqa (when it drove, see postings) as well as the 89 100 that I'm tooling around in now spent a lot of time at 1/4 when it was really cold. When I head down to lower, warmer climes, like Boulder, Co which sits at 6000ft, the gauge acts "normal" again and goes up to the middle. So, I don't know what "normal" is, but the behavior of your gauge sounds normal to me from my experiences. Tom on 1/12/04 9:58 AM, rocketscienceracing@comcast.net at rocketscienceracing@comcast.net wrote: > As some of us have no doubt noticed, the last week or so saw some 0 to -10F > weather here in the Northeast. Nothing compared to certain other climes, but > my 98A41.8 sure acted funny. > > At those temperatures the coolant temperature guage, normally rock solid > straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would not > rise above 1/4 up. It was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. I say almost > because engine temperature did not vary with speed. Now that the temps have > returned to above 0F it is acting normally again. > > So, is this normal? Anyone else experience this? > > Thanks, > > Scott > 98.5A41.8Tqm From velez@sinu.com Tue Jan 13 08:18:45 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id D1AB554A8C for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:18:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31370-02 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:18:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net (harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.12]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BD56F54A88 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:18:44 -0500 (EST) Received: from h-64-105-72-88.nycmny83.covad.net ([64.105.72.88] helo=therealm) by harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AgORP-0005rU-00 for a4@audifans.com; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 05:18:44 -0800 From: "Larry Velez" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 In-Reply-To: <20040113120648.71715.qmail@web60904.mail.yahoo.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-Index: AcPZzbjk3WyuRBOzREmpuRJ2ioNpPQACJaCg Message-Id: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:18:45 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:18:46 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:18:45 -0000 you've never had the sunroof in the vent position and didn't notice until you are walking away? Maybe I am the only in a rush sometimes... -----Original Message----- From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:07 AM To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open perhaps you shouldnt be driving. From mvp12547@yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 08:48:02 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6111354B27 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:48:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 06971-04-7 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:48:01 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60907.mail.yahoo.com (web60907.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.83]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 02A5154AE2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:48:00 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113134759.88448.qmail@web60907.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60907.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 05:47:59 PST From: michael pagano Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry To: Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:48:02 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 05:47:59 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:48:02 -0000 Ah ha,sorry,thought you meant wide open! I've never done it though in 5 years. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 08:53:16 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6842E54DB1 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:53:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15269-01-11 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:53:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net (sccrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.202.55]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3697854DA6 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:53:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc11) with SMTP id <2004011313531401100l8bvee>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:53:14 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113055251.02b62308@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Cooke, Shane" , "'a4@audifans.com'" From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] Rattle/Vibration 1.8T In-Reply-To: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:53:16 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 05:53:15 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:53:16 -0000 I have the same thing. The dealer checked it and couldn't find it. I haven't bothered to look further...although I still hear it. At 00:47 2004-01-13, Cooke, Shane wrote: >I have noticed a 'tinny' rattle or vibration from close to the exhaust >manifold/turbo area when I rev the car at idle. It only happens as the revs >decrease. I had thought it was a loose heat shield but then could not locate >the rattle. My fear is that it is an exhaust manifold crack/leak or some >gasket trouble? I have also heard the same noise on another car I drove some >weeks ago so it must be a common problem. Its horrible to have a noise like >this on an otherwise tight machine > >any thoughts? > >Regards, >Shane >'99 1.8T 88k >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 09:06:38 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 158EB54D5E for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:06:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17210-02 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:06:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40303.mail.yahoo.com (web40303.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.82]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id AC4BA54D5C for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:06:36 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113140636.59560.qmail@web40303.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40303.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:06:36 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry To: Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:06:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:06:36 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:06:38 -0000 Nope, BTDT! But did not realize I could close it with my remote... Back to the Owner's Manual, I guess! Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Larry Velez wrote: > > you've never had the sunroof in the vent position and didn't notice > until you are walking away? Maybe I am the only in a rush > sometimes... > > -----Original Message----- > From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:07 AM > To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com > Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > > If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open perhaps > you shouldnt be driving. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From velez@sinu.com Tue Jan 13 09:11:25 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 44EF354B39 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:11:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17346-02-6 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:11:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net (harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.12]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 60FD354AE3 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:11:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from h-64-105-72-88.nycmny83.covad.net ([64.105.72.88] helo=therealm) by harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AgPGN-0001VG-00 for a4@audifans.com; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:11:23 -0800 From: "Larry Velez" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 In-Reply-To: <20040113140636.59560.qmail@web40303.mail.yahoo.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-Index: AcPZ3nVGPofWCl/XQ+OCnoiFvGV0rQAACsPw Message-Id: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:11:25 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:11:25 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:11:25 -0000 It's actually a feature that is disabled by default in the U.S. because it also closes the windows from the remote and I think there is some concern with small children. But if you know someone with the VAG tool, they can set it for you. And if you ask the right person at the dealer repair very nicely they might do it also. But in my experience, they will set one thing and remove the other. My doors no longer lock automatically after turning off the car and exiting. I need to find someone with the VAG tool and set everything the way I want it. -Larry -----Original Message----- From: Dan DiBiase [mailto:d_dibiase@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:07 AM To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry Nope, BTDT! But did not realize I could close it with my remote... Back to the Owner's Manual, I guess! Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Larry Velez wrote: > > you've never had the sunroof in the vent position and didn't notice > until you are walking away? Maybe I am the only in a rush > sometimes... > > -----Original Message----- > From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:07 AM > To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com > Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > > If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open > perhaps you shouldnt be driving. From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 09:22:04 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EEAC554AE4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:22:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 17212-06-2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:22:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net (rwcrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.198.35]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B53F854AD4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:22:02 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id <20040113142201013005v2iue>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:22:01 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113062137.02b963c0@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Larry Velez" , From: Brian J White Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry In-Reply-To: References: <20040113140636.59560.qmail@web40303.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:22:04 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:22:03 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:22:04 -0000 Ewww...I would HATE my doors to automatically lock at any time. at 5mph or after I turn off the car and exit. Talk about a PITA. At 06:11 2004-01-13, Larry Velez wrote: >It's actually a feature that is disabled by default in the U.S. because it >also closes the windows from the remote and I think there >is some concern with small children. But if you know someone with the >VAG tool, they can set it for you. And if you ask the >right person at the dealer repair very nicely they might do it also. But >in my experience, they will set one thing and remove the >other. My doors no longer lock automatically after turning off the car >and exiting. > >I need to find someone with the VAG tool and set everything the way I want >it. > >-Larry > >-----Original Message----- >From: Dan DiBiase [mailto:d_dibiase@yahoo.com] >Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:07 AM >To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com >Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > >Nope, BTDT! But did not realize I could close it with my remote... Back to >the Owner's Manual, I guess! > >Dan D >'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 >Central NJ USA > >--- Larry Velez wrote: > > > > you've never had the sunroof in the vent position and didn't notice > > until you are walking away? Maybe I am the only in a rush > > sometimes... > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:07 AM > > To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com > > Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > > > > If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open > > perhaps you shouldnt be driving. > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From velez@sinu.com Tue Jan 13 09:33:05 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B9D7754D6D for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:33:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28210-01 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:33:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net (harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net [207.217.120.12]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C633654B2C for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:33:04 -0500 (EST) Received: from h-64-105-72-88.nycmny83.covad.net ([64.105.72.88] helo=therealm) by harrier.mail.pas.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 1AgPbL-0006Rb-00 for a4@audifans.com; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:33:04 -0800 From: "Larry Velez" To: Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113062137.02b963c0@65.108.70.149> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-Index: AcPZ4J02jG/w6BgpQ5ezJkwJd9XRDQAAPfQg Message-Id: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:33:05 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:33:05 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:33:05 -0000 It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will unlock the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when entering the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. I am thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they are opened before starting the car. I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it worked on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows open the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. -Larry -----Original Message----- From: Brian J White [mailto:brian@bjwhite.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:22 AM To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry Ewww...I would HATE my doors to automatically lock at any time. at 5mph or after I turn off the car and exit. Talk about a PITA. At 06:11 2004-01-13, Larry Velez wrote: >It's actually a feature that is disabled by default in the U.S. because >it also closes the windows from the remote and I think there >is some concern with small children. But if you know someone with the >VAG tool, they can set it for you. And if you ask the >right person at the dealer repair very nicely they might do it also. But >in my experience, they will set one thing and remove the other. My >doors no longer lock automatically after turning off the car and >exiting. > >I need to find someone with the VAG tool and set everything the way I >want it. > >-Larry > >-----Original Message----- >From: Dan DiBiase [mailto:d_dibiase@yahoo.com] >Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:07 AM >To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com >Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > >Nope, BTDT! But did not realize I could close it with my remote... Back >to the Owner's Manual, I guess! > >Dan D >'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 >Central NJ USA > >--- Larry Velez wrote: > > > > you've never had the sunroof in the vent position and didn't notice > > until you are walking away? Maybe I am the only in a rush > > sometimes... > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: michael pagano [mailto:mvp12547@yahoo.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:07 AM > > To: Larry Velez; a4@audifans.com > > Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry > > > > If you get out of your car and dont realize the sunroof is open > > perhaps you shouldnt be driving. > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 09:41:51 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2504A54D89 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:41:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28210-02-4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:41:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net (rwcrmhc12.comcast.net [216.148.227.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CCE1854D54 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:41:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id <2004011314414801400s7ab1e>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:41:48 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113063936.02bbd130@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Larry Velez" , From: Brian J White Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry In-Reply-To: References: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113062137.02b963c0@65.108.70.149> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:41:51 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:41:50 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:41:51 -0000 At 06:33 2004-01-13, Larry Velez wrote: >It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will unlock >the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even >smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when entering >the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the >doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. I am >thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they >are opened before starting the car. What if you're delivering something...get in...move the car around to the back or the place...then try to get out without turning off the car. Door still locked? I bet it is. There's nothing like manual car controls IMHO. If I want the doors locked, I'll lock em. Same goes with stupid DRLs. If I want to drive with my headlights on during the day, I'll turn em on. >I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it worked >on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the >windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows open >the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. Nothing like setting the alarm and having the car lock on you when you left your key sitting on the seat. Oops. From F550V12@aol.com Tue Jan 13 09:47:48 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 3F9E954D16 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28211-03 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from imo-m07.mx.aol.com (imo-m07.mx.aol.com [64.12.136.162]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 43F4E54B8B for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from F550V12@aol.com by imo-m07.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r4.8.) id e.190.24a703c3 (16109) for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from aol.com (mow-m03.webmail.aol.com [64.12.184.131]) by air-id12.mx.aol.com (v97.18) with ESMTP id MAILINID121-3eed4004050934d; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:37 -0500 From: F550V12@aol.com To: a4@audifans.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <3E21CED8.3098FF19.0013D9D1@aol.com> X-Mailer: Atlas Mailer 2.0 X-AOL-IP: 172.142.116.69 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] new owner of 2000 A4 2.8Q...help! X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:47:48 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:47:37 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:47:48 -0000 After thoroughly and repeatedly reading my owner's manual, I'm still unclear on one subject. After I start my car, when I put it in gear, my trip computer reads "Service!" then goes away (to display the temperature, radio station, etc.). However, at the top in yellow, the trip computer reads "OK." Does this mean I need service or not? And if so, what kind of service do I need? I'm quite opposed to taking my car to a dealer unless absolutely necessary, as their service is generally expensive and requires a long wait. I also didn't purchase my car from my local dealer, so I'm sure I won't be provided a loaner car. Anyone have good advice for me? Thank you. From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 09:51:16 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id AA8B554D90 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28212-03-4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net (sccrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.202.55]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B4F9154D66 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc11) with SMTP id <2004011314511401100ma9rre>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:14 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113064907.02b8b230@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: F550V12@aol.com, a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] new owner of 2000 A4 2.8Q...help! In-Reply-To: <3E21CED8.3098FF19.0013D9D1@aol.com> References: <3E21CED8.3098FF19.0013D9D1@aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:16 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:51:16 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:16 -0000 At 06:47 2004-01-13, F550V12@aol.com wrote: >After thoroughly and repeatedly reading my owner's manual, I'm still >unclear on one subject. After I start my car, when I put it in gear, my >trip computer reads "Service!" then goes away (to display the temperature, >radio station, etc.). However, at the top in yellow, the trip computer >reads "OK." Does this mean I need service or not? And if so, what kind >of service do I need? Service usually means that you need an oil change...or maybe one of the scheduled service intervals. These intervals are listed in the Maintenence booklet that came with your manual. Regarding the ok, that's the check system that says "hey..you have coolant...hey your bulbs work...hey....your oil is not low...etc..etc..etc.." It finds no faults there. The car still probably needs an oil change though. >I'm quite opposed to taking my car to a dealer unless absolutely >necessary, as their service is generally expensive and requires a long >wait. I also didn't purchase my car from my local dealer, so I'm sure I >won't be provided a loaner car. Anyone have good advice for me? Thank you. You will not be provided with a loaner car. That's part of life. An Independant Audi service shop can do the work just fine and they'll also have the computer (or VAG-COM) to reset the service indicator. From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 09:51:36 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 50AB354DB9 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28212-03-7 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40301.mail.yahoo.com (web40301.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.80]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id DF77054DB7 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:51:34 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113145133.93411.qmail@web40301.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40301.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:51:33 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry To: Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:36 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:51:33 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:51:36 -0000 I plan to have the dealer program the auto-locking feature when I bring the car in for the 5k service (still stuck in the 3000's...). I seem to keep forgetting to hit the button... But I still frequently search for the lock with my elbow, as I did for 7 years in my Jetta - THAT was second-nature! Dan D '04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 Central NJ USA --- Larry Velez wrote: > > It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will > unlock the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even > smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when entering > the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the > doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. I > am thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they > are opened before starting the car. > > I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it > worked on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the > windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows open > the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. > > -Larry > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 09:54:16 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8BF9654DB9 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:54:16 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 05324-01 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:54:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc13.comcast.net (sccrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.202.64]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1D84D54D8A for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:54:15 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc13) with SMTP id <200401131454130160007b2he>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:54:14 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113065353.02bcc548@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: Dan DiBiase , Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry In-Reply-To: <20040113145133.93411.qmail@web40301.mail.yahoo.com> References: <20040113145133.93411.qmail@web40301.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:54:16 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:54:15 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:54:16 -0000 Now why do you feel your doors need to be locked while driving? OHhhh....Central NJ. I understand now. Doh! At 06:51 2004-01-13, Dan DiBiase wrote: >I plan to have the dealer program the auto-locking feature when I bring >the car in for the 5k service (still stuck in the 3000's...). I seem to >keep forgetting to hit the button... But I still frequently search for the >lock with my elbow, as I did for 7 years in my Jetta - THAT was >second-nature! > >Dan D >'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 >Central NJ USA >--- Larry Velez wrote: > > > > It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will > > unlock the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even > > smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when entering > > the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the > > doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. I > > am thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they > > are opened before starting the car. > > > > I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it > > worked on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the > > windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows open > > the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. > > > > -Larry > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From david.browning@thomson.net Tue Jan 13 09:57:39 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BABEB549C0 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:57:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 05324-01-9 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:57:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from dmzraw2.extranet.tce.com (dmzraw2.extranet.tce.com [157.254.234.138]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C27C549AD for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:57:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from smtprelay2.indy.tce.com ([157.254.96.95]) by dmzraw2.extranet.tce.com (8.12.5/8.12.5) with ESMTP id i0DEvWbX000821; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:57:32 GMT Received: from indymsxcs04.indy.tce.com (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by smtprelay2.indy.tce.com (8.12.9/8.12.8) with ESMTP id i0DEvUWa019165; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:57:30 GMT Received: by indyasmtp.am.thmulti.com with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) id ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:57:05 -0500 Message-ID: <5C7927ABD321EB458EF70953E0D053E8E32286@INDYSMAIL02.am.thmulti.com> From: Browning David To: "'F550V12@aol.com'" , a4@audifans.com Subject: RE: [A4] new owner of 2000 A4 2.8Q...help! MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:57:39 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:57:21 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:57:39 -0000 You're service interval indicator timed out apparently, meaning it's time for an oil change. If you've read your manual through, then you've seen how to reset the service interval indicator. dB '00 A4 2.8QMS -----Original Message----- From: F550V12@aol.com [mailto:F550V12@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 9:48 AM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] new owner of 2000 A4 2.8Q...help! After thoroughly and repeatedly reading my owner's manual, I'm still unclear on one subject. After I start my car, when I put it in gear, my trip computer reads "Service!" then goes away (to display the temperature, radio station, etc.). However, at the top in yellow, the trip computer reads "OK." Does this mean I need service or not? And if so, what kind of service do I need? I'm quite opposed to taking my car to a dealer unless absolutely necessary, as their service is generally expensive and requires a long wait. I also didn't purchase my car from my local dealer, so I'm sure I won't be provided a loaner car. Anyone have good advice for me? Thank you. _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 10:11:58 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8C73054D54 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:11:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 07465-02-63 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:11:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net (rwcrmhc12.comcast.net [216.148.227.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5ABCB54D79 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:11:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id <20040113151153014001bnd5e>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:11:54 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113071038.02b71ad8@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Tony Kowalczyk" ;, a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: RE: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer In-Reply-To: <000201c3d9e7$3d0a8c00$0100a8c0@TonyK> References: <6.0.1.1.0.20040112113036.02b6c608@65.108.70.149> <000201c3d9e7$3d0a8c00$0100a8c0@TonyK> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:11:58 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:11:56 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:11:58 -0000 Just because you see most of them for 98+ cars doesn't mean that you'll never happen upon a 97 changer. I think the early changers (such as the one used in my friend's 94 S4) is the same setup as yours. You can find them every now and again. And regarding help installing. What did you want me to do? Retype the installation manual? What would we tell you that wouldn't be covered there? At 07:09 2004-01-13, Tony Kowalczyk wrote: >great answer, thanks, so helpful. > >if you look on e-bay, or most any where else, you'll see that the CD >Changers are for 98+ >again, i have a 97....... > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brian J White [mailto:brian@bjwhite.net] >Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:32 AM >To: Tony Kowalczyk; a4@audifans.com >Subject: Re: [A4] Installing a RF CD Changer > > >Why didn't you just get a used changer for that deck? >They're $200-300 used all the time on ebay and the like. > >Step by step process for the RF changer? Follow the directions that >came >with it. It should be pretty straight forward. > >At 11:25 2004-01-12, Tony Kowalczyk wrote: > >hello Audi fans, > > > >i own a 97 A4, which those of you that own one, know that the cost of > >the Factory CD changer is over $700 for this model... and no one that i > > >know of makes a factory second to hard wire a cd changer... and wanting > > >to keep the stereo in my dash stock, i have purchased a RF Sony > >CDX-565MXRF CD Changer. > > > >I am installing it myself, and would like to communicate with any one > >that has done this, and/or if anyone can refer me to a site that has > >some step-by-step process to walk me through it. > > > >If any has any suggestions or better solution to my CD need, i am > >willing to return this changer.... > > > >Thanks, > >Tony > > > >97 A4 1.8T > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From d_dibiase@yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 10:26:06 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 0C02854D54 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:26:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 12633-02-2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:26:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40306.mail.yahoo.com (web40306.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 6E23C54D51 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:26:04 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040113152603.16896.qmail@web40306.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [68.38.106.40] by web40306.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:26:03 PST From: Dan DiBiase Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry To: Brian J White , Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113065353.02bcc548@65.108.70.149> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:26:06 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:26:03 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:26:06 -0000 Yep, that and 14, 12 and 7 year-old children! Dan D (etc) --- Brian J White wrote: > Now why do you feel your doors need to be locked while driving? > > OHhhh....Central NJ. I understand now. > Doh! > > At 06:51 2004-01-13, Dan DiBiase wrote: > >I plan to have the dealer program the auto-locking feature when I bring > >the car in for the 5k service (still stuck in the 3000's...). I seem to > >keep forgetting to hit the button... But I still frequently search for > the > >lock with my elbow, as I did for 7 years in my Jetta - THAT was > >second-nature! > > > >Dan D > >'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 > >Central NJ USA > >--- Larry Velez wrote: > > > > > > It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will > > > unlock the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even > > > smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when > entering > > > the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the > > > doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. > I > > > am thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they > > > are opened before starting the car. > > > > > > I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it > > > worked on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the > > > windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows > open > > > the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. > > > > > > -Larry > > > > > > > > >__________________________________ > >Do you Yahoo!? > >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes > >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 10:37:26 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2935654D79 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:37:26 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18580-01 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:37:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc13.comcast.net (rwcrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.198.39]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8CD6454B4E for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:37:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc13) with SMTP id <2004011315372301500chrgce>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:37:23 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113073715.02b7d860@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: Dan DiBiase , Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: RE: [A4] Remote entry In-Reply-To: <20040113152603.16896.qmail@web40306.mail.yahoo.com> References: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113065353.02bcc548@65.108.70.149> <20040113152603.16896.qmail@web40306.mail.yahoo.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:37:26 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 07:37:25 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:37:26 -0000 *wink*.. I'll be there soon. 1st comes in May. At 07:26 2004-01-13, Dan DiBiase wrote: >Yep, that and 14, 12 and 7 year-old children! > >Dan D >(etc) > >--- Brian J White wrote: > > Now why do you feel your doors need to be locked while driving? > > > > OHhhh....Central NJ. I understand now. > > Doh! > > > > At 06:51 2004-01-13, Dan DiBiase wrote: > > >I plan to have the dealer program the auto-locking feature when I bring > > >the car in for the 5k service (still stuck in the 3000's...). I seem to > > >keep forgetting to hit the button... But I still frequently search for > > the > > >lock with my elbow, as I did for 7 years in my Jetta - THAT was > > >second-nature! > > > > > >Dan D > > >'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6 > > >Central NJ USA > > >--- Larry Velez wrote: > > > > > > > > It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will > > > > unlock the door when you turn off the car. I think it is even > > > > smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened when > > entering > > > > the car. I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the > > > > doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. > > I > > > > am thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they > > > > are opened before starting the car. > > > > > > > > I found it convenient to have the alarm set automatically (when it > > > > worked on my car). It would be better if it knew that if the > > > > windows were open, not to set the motion sensors. With the windows > > open > > > > the motion sensors are triggered easily by wind. > > > > > > > > -Larry > > > > > > > > > > > > >__________________________________ > > >Do you Yahoo!? > > >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes > > >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus > > >_______________________________________________ > > >A4 mailing list > > >A4@audifans.com > > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From rocketscienceracing@comcast.net Tue Jan 13 10:44:08 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 43DCE54A2D for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:44:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22051-01-4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:44:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc11.comcast.net (rwcrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.198.35]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C43B454B51 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:44:06 -0500 (EST) Received: from 204.127.197.114 ([204.127.197.114]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc11) with SMTP id <20040113154406013005ffkee>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:44:06 +0000 Received: from [12.160.193.35] by 204.127.197.114; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:44:05 +0000 From: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Remote entry Message-Id: <011320041544.6801.25aa@comcast.net> X-Mailer: AT&T Message Center Version 1 (Oct 27 2003) X-Authenticated-Sender: c3RyYXVyaWdAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQ= X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:44:08 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:44:05 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:44:08 -0000 > Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 09:33:05 -0500 > From: "Larry Velez" > > It actually works out rather well. When it locks at 10mph it will unlock the > door when you turn off the car. I think it is even > smart enough to know if only the driver's door was opened > when entering the car. > > I think I have noticed it sometimes open all the > doors when the car is shut off and sometimes just the driver's door. I am > thinking that it monitors the other doors to see if they > are opened before starting the car. That it does. I live with this everyday since I used Vag-Com to reprogram my car to provide for auto-locking. Unfortunately, this can be a security issue in parking lots. For example, you are exiting your car but you only want the driver's door to open, and only when you are ready, not when you take the key out. I've found that the software supports a feature whereby if you manually hit the lock button then the door(s) will not auto-unlock when you remove the key from the ignition. Scott 98.5A41.8Tqm From adam-a4@gmi.com Tue Jan 13 11:16:23 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CBFD254E0D for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:16:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 22056-06-2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:16:23 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail.gmi.com (mail.gmi.com [65.197.167.9]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 046C154DF4 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:16:22 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 3299 invoked by uid 1001); 13 Jan 2004 16:16:20 -0000 From: adam morley To: "'a4@audifans.com'" Subject: Re: [A4] Rattle/Vibration 1.8T Message-ID: <20040113161620.GA3138@chopin.gmi.com> Mail-Followup-To: "'a4@audifans.com'" References: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113055251.02b62308@65.108.70.149> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113055251.02b62308@65.108.70.149> User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.1i X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 16:16:23 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:16:20 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 16:16:23 -0000 Hi, I had a rattle that sounded just like that. It was actually the exhaust hanger near the center diff. The piece had simply snapped. I had it welded at a local shop for about $20. I'd suggest looking at all the hangers for the exhaust system (from cat to tailpipe) and see if one of those is rattling. HTH, adam On Tue, Jan 13, 2004 at 05:53:15AM -0800, Brian J White wrote: > I have the same thing. The dealer checked it and couldn't find it. I > haven't bothered to look further...although I still hear it. > > At 00:47 2004-01-13, Cooke, Shane wrote: > >I have noticed a 'tinny' rattle or vibration from close to the exhaust > >manifold/turbo area when I rev the car at idle. It only happens as the revs > >decrease. I had thought it was a loose heat shield but then could not > >locate > >the rattle. My fear is that it is an exhaust manifold crack/leak or some > >gasket trouble? I have also heard the same noise on another car I drove > >some > >weeks ago so it must be a common problem. Its horrible to have a noise like > >this on an otherwise tight machine > > > >any thoughts? > > > >Regards, > >Shane > >'99 1.8T 88k > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 -- adam From brian@bjwhite.net Tue Jan 13 13:13:11 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 21F4554DBA for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:13:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 04034-03-2 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:13:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc12.comcast.net (sccrmhc12.comcast.net [204.127.202.56]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 069F454DB3 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 13:13:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc12) with SMTP id <20040113181303012006h9b4e>; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:13:07 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113101239.02bc93e8@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White In-Reply-To: <20040113161620.GA3138@chopin.gmi.com> References: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113055251.02b62308@65.108.70.149> <20040113161620.GA3138@chopin.gmi.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Someone was looking for owner's manuals X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:13:11 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 10:13:06 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 18:13:11 -0000 FYI they can be ordered from Bentley. http://www.bentleypublishers.com/resource.htm?subject=2#a4s4 From stephen@kormilo.ca Tue Jan 13 23:42:51 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id B947254ABD for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 23:42:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 05052-02-13 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 23:42:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from smtp2.mts.net (smtp2.mts.net [205.200.16.113]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E27FC542E0 for ; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 23:42:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from hplaptop.rrc.mb.ca (wnpgmb11dc1-167-56.dynamic.mts.net [142.161.167.56]) by smtp2.mts.net (8.12.8-20030918/8.11.3) with ESMTP id i0E4gka1001693; Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:42:47 -0600 (CST) Message-Id: <4.3.2.7.2.20040113223818.00ac5500@pop.mts.net> X-Sender: skormilo@pop.mts.net X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 4.3.2 To: Brian J White , F550V12@aol.com, a4@audifans.com From: Stephen Kormilo Subject: Re: [A4] new owner of 2000 A4 2.8Q...help! In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040113064907.02b8b230@65.108.70.149> References: <3E21CED8.3098FF19.0013D9D1@aol.com> <3E21CED8.3098FF19.0013D9D1@aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:42:51 -0000 X-Original-Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:42:20 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:42:51 -0000 At 06:51 AM 13/01/04 -0800, Brian J White wrote: >At 06:47 2004-01-13, F550V12@aol.com wrote: >>After thoroughly and repeatedly reading my owner's manual, I'm still >>unclear on one subject. After I start my car, when I put it in gear, my >>trip computer reads "Service!" then goes away (to display the >>temperature, radio station, etc.). However, at the top in yellow, the >>trip computer reads "OK." Does this mean I need service or not? And if >>so, what kind of service do I need? > >Service usually means that you need an oil change...or maybe one of the >scheduled service intervals. These intervals are listed in the >Maintenence booklet that came with your manual. > >Regarding the ok, that's the check system that says "hey..you have >coolant...hey your bulbs work...hey....your oil is not low...etc..etc..etc.." >It finds no faults there. The car still probably needs an oil change >though. Maybe not. Whoever performed the previous service may have forgotten to reset the service indicator, perhaps because the service was performed before the indicator was active. >>I'm quite opposed to taking my car to a dealer unless absolutely >>necessary, as their service is generally expensive and requires a long >>wait. I also didn't purchase my car from my local dealer, so I'm sure I >>won't be provided a loaner car. Anyone have good advice for me? Thank you. > >You will not be provided with a loaner car. That's part of life. > >An Independant Audi service shop can do the work just fine and they'll >also have the computer (or VAG-COM) to reset the service indicator. The service indicator can be reset without using VAG-COM, or the Dealer equivalent. The procedure is described in the Owner's Manual. Stephen Kormilo Winnipeg, MB CANADA Silver 2002 Audi A4 3.0QM Now departed: Silver '98.5 Audi A4 2.8QM Black '85 Mazda Rx7 GSL-SE email: skormilo@rrc.mb.ca OR stephen@kormilo.ca From jacksonchan1997@hotmail.com Wed Jan 14 14:46:36 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ED3A454C83 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:46:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29437-01 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:46:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (bay8-f66.bay8.hotmail.com [64.4.27.66]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A185454A4E for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:46:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:46:28 -0800 Received: from 209.102.205.26 by by8fd.bay8.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:46:28 GMT X-Originating-IP: [209.102.205.26] X-Originating-Email: [jacksonchan1997@hotmail.com] X-Sender: jacksonchan1997@hotmail.com From: "brian nelson" To: a4@audifans.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Jan 2004 19:46:28.0745 (UTC) FILETIME=[1A1D2F90:01C3DAD7] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:46:36 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:46:28 +0000 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:46:36 -0000 Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts store that sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested in finding a decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 From brian@bjwhite.net Wed Jan 14 14:48:37 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 99089542FD for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:48:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 29437-02 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:48:36 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net (rwcrmhc12.comcast.net [216.148.227.85]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 33A5554B5E for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:48:35 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id <2004011419483401400pj404e>; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:48:34 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040114114806.02ba4908@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "brian nelson" , a4@audifans.com From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] On-line parts stores? In-Reply-To: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:48:37 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:48:39 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:48:37 -0000 Try local places too. There is a place here in Seattle called Drivelines NW that does great work with drive axles and half shafts. I'm sure there are places similar in most major areas. At 11:46 2004-01-14, brian nelson wrote: >Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts store that >sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested in finding a >decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. >http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From brogers@terrix.com Wed Jan 14 16:02:25 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id CE0DF54B31 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:02:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 20950-02 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:02:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail07a.vwh1.net (mail07a.vwh1.net [207.201.152.66]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 94201549F4 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:02:24 -0500 (EST) Received: from 198.66.33.235 (198.66.33.235) by mail07a.vwh1.net (RS ver 1.0.88vs) with SMTP id 0-0798244140; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:02:21 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <000b01c3dae1$b6a577a0$0b01a8c0@terrixden> From: "Brandon Rogers" To: "brian nelson" , References: Subject: Re: [A4] On-line parts stores? Organization: Terrix Financial MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2919.6600 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2919.6600 X-Loop-Detect: 1 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: Brandon Rogers List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:02:25 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:02:25 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:02:25 -0000 Funny you bring this up. I just encountered this need with my '84 urquattro. Dealer List price on a new one was $1190. A local wrench here in Denver usually swaps the used part for a rebuilt unit through Worldpac or somebdy, price at about $165. Or they will rebuild your actual part for same price. I ended up having to have my shaft rebuilt. One day turnaround, $165. Not sure why you need one, but it might be best to just try buying a used one. I'm sure there are plenty of used ones available with plenty of life left. Brandon '98 A4 '84 urquattro ----- Original Message ----- From: "brian nelson" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:46 PM Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? > Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts store that > sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested in finding a > decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From brian@bjwhite.net Wed Jan 14 16:20:38 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id AB90E54B79 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:20:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 25947-05 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:20:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc13.comcast.net (rwcrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.198.39]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 589E254B34 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:20:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc13) with SMTP id <20040114212000015000ckage>; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:20:36 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040114131948.02ba18c8@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: Brandon Rogers , "brian nelson" , From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] On-line parts stores? In-Reply-To: <000b01c3dae1$b6a577a0$0b01a8c0@terrixden> References: <000b01c3dae1$b6a577a0$0b01a8c0@terrixden> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:20:38 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:20:06 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 21:20:38 -0000 Yep...I've had luck with the one-day turnaround rebuilds. On my Peugeot 405 Mi16.... At 13:02 2004-01-14, Brandon Rogers wrote: >Funny you bring this up. I just encountered this need with my '84 >urquattro. Dealer List price on a new one was $1190. A local wrench here >in Denver usually swaps the used part for a rebuilt unit through Worldpac or >somebdy, price at about $165. Or they will rebuild your actual part for >same price. I ended up having to have my shaft rebuilt. One day >turnaround, $165. Not sure why you need one, but it might be best to just >try buying a used one. I'm sure there are plenty of used ones available >with plenty of life left. > >Brandon >'98 A4 >'84 urquattro > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "brian nelson" >To: >Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:46 PM >Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? > > > > Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts store that > > sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested in finding a > > decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. > > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > A4 mailing list > > A4@audifans.com > > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From velez@sinu.com Wed Jan 14 17:38:09 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 46B7754B79 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:38:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 23465-01 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:38:08 -0500 (EST) Received: from sinu.com (ftp.hs3.order-vault.net [216.71.40.131]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id ED01454AE2 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:38:07 -0500 (EST) Received: from sinurealm (dpvc-68-161-226-207.ny325.east.verizon.net [68.161.226.207]) (authenticated (0 bits)) by hs3.order-vault.net (8.11.6/8.11.6) with ESMTP id i0EM67k02365 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:06:07 -0500 Message-Id: <200401142206.i0EM67k02365@hs3.order-vault.net> From: "Larry Velez" To: Subject: RE: [A4] On-line parts stores? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-Index: AcPa5ERQLHods6HPR0CmycvIDrC3VwAAy8Ig In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040114131948.02ba18c8@65.108.70.149> X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:38:09 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:04:36 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:38:09 -0000 For online sources I would try: http://germanautoparts.com http://parts4vws.com Both great companies. -Larry 99.5 A4 1.8T >----- Original Message ----- >From: "brian nelson" >To: >Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:46 PM >Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? > > > > Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts > > store that sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested > > in finding a decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! > > From mvp12547@yahoo.com Wed Jan 14 17:48:55 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 89B5554AA8 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:48:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 23546-02-2 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:48:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from web60905.mail.yahoo.com (web60905.mail.yahoo.com [216.155.196.81]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 83A7854A9B for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:48:54 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040114224852.24172.qmail@web60905.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [24.209.204.79] by web60905.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:48:52 PST From: michael pagano Subject: RE: [A4] On-line parts stores? To: Larry Velez , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <200401142206.i0EM67k02365@hs3.order-vault.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:48:55 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:48:52 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 22:48:55 -0000 I agree germanautoparts.com has excellent prices. Shipping charges are "actual" and there is no "handling fee". --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes From Calvyn@stny.rr.com Wed Jan 14 18:07:10 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 829FF54C9F for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:07:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 02974-01-12 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:07:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from ms-smtp-02.nyroc.rr.com (ms-smtp-02-qfe0.nyroc.rr.com [24.24.2.56]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 93F0C54C95 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:07:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from golem (bgm-66-24-224-134.stny.rr.com [66.24.224.134]) by ms-smtp-02.nyroc.rr.com (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id i0EN70Ej016093 for ; Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:07:01 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <200401142307.i0EN70Ej016093@ms-smtp-02.nyroc.rr.com> From: "Calvyn" To: Subject: RE: [A4] On-line parts stores? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 In-reply-to: X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-Index: AcPa1yKcq8Qu0dy7SqCQgO8dxz/M5wAG+uIg X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:07:10 -0000 X-Original-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:07:12 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:07:10 -0000 I've had decent luck with: http://zzmotors.com/ -Calvyn- -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf Of brian nelson Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 2:46 PM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts store that sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested in finding a decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for any help! _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE online virus check for your PC here, from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From ARPCAxPREZ@aol.com Thu Jan 15 13:04:47 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 9D75A54DB7; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 09521-01-60; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:47 -0500 (EST) Received: from imo-r06.mx.aol.com (imo-r06.mx.aol.com [152.163.225.102]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8F5B454D8A; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from ARPCAxPREZ@aol.com by imo-r06.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r4.12.) id i.1ec.174dd724 (15889); Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:37 -0500 (EST) Received: from aol.com (mow-m06.webmail.aol.com [64.12.184.134]) by air-id08.mx.aol.com (v97.18) with ESMTP id MAILINID84-3e114006d63457; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:37 -0500 From: ARPCAxPREZ@aol.com To: rocketscienceracing@comcast.net, quattro@audifans.com, a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] Strange cooling behavior at 0F ambient MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <1183A780.1552BB6A.09EDAF54@aol.com> X-Mailer: Atlas Mailer 2.0 X-AOL-IP: 68.162.145.142 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:04:47 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:36 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:04:47 -0000 In a message dated 1/12/2004 10:58:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, rocketscienceracing@comcast.net writes: > normally rock solid straight up (half way) once the engine is fully up to temperature, would not rise above 1/4 up. It > was almost as if I had a stuck thermostat. Me too...........exactly... Brad Pittsburgh PA From marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca Thu Jan 15 18:57:57 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EC97F54E63 for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:57:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 03964-02-3 for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:57:56 -0500 (EST) Received: from tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net (tomts10.bellnexxia.net [209.226.175.54]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C58BA54E53 for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:57:55 -0500 (EST) Received: from lapinpiv ([65.95.39.96]) by tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040115235755.QLMF23158.tomts10-srv.bellnexxia.net@lapinpiv> for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:57:55 -0500 From: =?Windows-1252?Q?Marc=5FScirocco=5FQu=E9bec?= To: Subject: RE: [A4] On-line parts stores? Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <200401142206.i0EM67k02365@hs3.order-vault.net> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:57:57 -0000 X-Original-Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:57:55 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 23:57:57 -0000 Hello all, first I am new to this list. I needed a winter beater, so I got myself a '97 A4. This thing kills when the road are all snow! I am sure I will get lots of cool info from you guys. Now I need to get myself a code reader (vag-com), then we'll see. Second: Potterman rocks! (parts4vws.com) Cheers. Marc '83 Scirocco '97 A4 > -----Message d'origine----- > De : a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com]De la part > de Larry Velez > Envoyé : mercredi 14 janvier 2004 17:05 > À : a4@audifans.com > Objet : RE: [A4] On-line parts stores? > > > > For online sources I would try: > > http://germanautoparts.com > > http://parts4vws.com > > Both great companies. > > -Larry > 99.5 A4 1.8T > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "brian nelson" > >To: > >Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:46 PM > >Subject: [A4] On-line parts stores? > > > > > > > Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent on-line parts > > > store that sells parts for an Audi A4? I am particularly interested > > > in finding a decent price for a front half-shaft. Thanks for > any help! > > > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004 From brett.messimer@york.com Fri Jan 16 09:11:10 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 68BC854EE2 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:11:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31462-03-5 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:11:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from mailyorkpa05.york.com (unknown [204.238.139.57]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 01CC354ED7 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:11:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from mailyorkpa05.york.com ([10.101.220.4]) by mailyorkpa05.york.com (Netscape Messaging Server 3.62) with SMTP id 435 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:09:37 -0500 Received: from 10.108.130.100 by mailyorkpa05.york.com (InterScan E-Mail VirusWall NT); Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:09:37 -0500 From: "Brett Messimer" To: Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0134_01C3DC10.549CB750" X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0) Importance: Normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4807.1700 X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] 2002 A4 problems X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:11:10 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:08:39 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:11:10 -0000 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0134_01C3DC10.549CB750 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Howdy all: Has anyone else had lots of problems with their 2002 A4 1.8Tq? Ever since I bought the car in 2002 I've had lots of problems, the latest being the thermostat dumping coolant out. I have only put 37k miles on the car and I can't even imagine that a thermostat would not last longer than that. To make matters worse, my car has been at the dealer (er, stealer ship rather) since Wednesday waiting for a replacement thermostat. I was just called by the stealer ship and notified that there are none(!) in the US and they have to wait to get a replacement from Germany (!) that won't be here until the end of next week, at the earliest! This is ridiculous! I can't believe that there are NO thermostats in the US. This is inexcusable. Amongst all the other problems I've had, has been a miserable parts department that can't order the proper items! I had my car in 4 different times to get the center console replaced (cracked along the left side, less than 30k miles!) but each time I took my car in (overnight as usual) either the console didn't come in (even though I was told it was in) or they had ordered the wrong part (how can you order the wrong console?). I am thoroughly disgusted with these problems. Does anyone know how I can contact Audi of American, or whatever it's called (I can't look it up in my owner's manual as it's with the car at the stealer ship) to voice my disgust? I'm used to German cars having their peculiarities and problems, as I've owned Porsches for over 15 years, but this is ridiculous! Thanks for the help and advice. Brett Messimer 2002 A4 1.8TqM <-- dead, in pieces at the stealer ship 1987 944 Turbo A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government. --George Washington ------=_NextPart_000_0134_01C3DC10.549CB750-- From brian@bjwhite.net Fri Jan 16 09:16:40 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7E2EF54ED7 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:16:40 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 28668-08 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:16:39 -0500 (EST) Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net (sccrmhc11.comcast.net [204.127.202.55]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id EB7DC54ECE for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:16:38 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (sccrmhc11) with SMTP id <2004011614163301100kjfm3e>; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:16:38 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040116061452.02a97ed0@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Brett Messimer" , From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] 2002 A4 problems In-Reply-To: References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:16:40 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 06:16:29 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:16:40 -0000 Sounds like you should try another dealer. But AoA's number is: 1-800-822-AUDI At 06:08 2004-01-16, Brett Messimer wrote: >Howdy all: > >Has anyone else had lots of problems with their 2002 A4 1.8Tq? Ever since I >bought the car in 2002 I've had lots of problems, the latest being the >thermostat dumping coolant out. I have only put 37k miles on the car and I >can't even imagine that a thermostat would not last longer than that. To >make matters worse, my car has been at the dealer (er, stealer ship rather) >since Wednesday waiting for a replacement thermostat. I was just called by >the stealer ship and notified that there are none(!) in the US and they have >to wait to get a replacement from Germany (!) that won't be here until the >end of next week, at the earliest! This is ridiculous! I can't believe >that there are NO thermostats in the US. This is inexcusable. Amongst all >the other problems I've had, has been a miserable parts department that >can't order the proper items! I had my car in 4 different times to get the >center console replaced (cracked along the left side, less than 30k miles!) >but each time I took my car in (overnight as usual) either the console >didn't come in (even though I was told it was in) or they had ordered the >wrong part (how can you order the wrong console?). I am thoroughly >disgusted with these problems. > >Does anyone know how I can contact Audi of American, or whatever it's called >(I can't look it up in my owner's manual as it's with the car at the stealer >ship) to voice my disgust? > >I'm used to German cars having their peculiarities and problems, as I've >owned Porsches for over 15 years, but this is ridiculous! > >Thanks for the help and advice. > >Brett Messimer >2002 A4 1.8TqM <-- dead, in pieces at the stealer ship >1987 944 Turbo > >A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should >have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence >from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own >government. --George Washington > > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From sfdaytona@yahoo.com Fri Jan 16 12:42:58 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id AC09F54F27 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:42:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 15228-03-2 for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:42:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from web40807.mail.yahoo.com (web40807.mail.yahoo.com [66.218.78.184]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id 18FA654F1F for ; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 12:42:57 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <20040116174256.86987.qmail@web40807.mail.yahoo.com> Received: from [65.220.43.197] by web40807.mail.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:42:56 PST From: Nick Thompson Subject: Re: [A4] 2002 A4 problems To: Brian J White , Brett Messimer , a4@audifans.com In-Reply-To: <6.0.1.1.0.20040116061452.02a97ed0@65.108.70.149> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 17:42:58 -0000 X-Original-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:42:56 -0800 (PST) X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 17:42:58 -0000 If you're that unhappy with them, then have your car towed somewhere else. If you don't believe your dealer is telling the truth, then why not call around asking for a thermostat for an '02 1.8T? Nick P.S. I work for a Porsche/Audi Dealer, you want me to see if we have one of these for your car? --- Brian J White wrote: > Sounds like you should try another dealer. > But AoA's number is: > > 1-800-822-AUDI > > > At 06:08 2004-01-16, Brett Messimer wrote: > >Howdy all: > > > >Has anyone else had lots of problems with their > 2002 A4 1.8Tq? Ever since I > >bought the car in 2002 I've had lots of problems, > the latest being the > >thermostat dumping coolant out. I have only put > 37k miles on the car and I > >can't even imagine that a thermostat would not last > longer than that. To > >make matters worse, my car has been at the dealer > (er, stealer ship rather) > >since Wednesday waiting for a replacement > thermostat. I was just called by > >the stealer ship and notified that there are > none(!) in the US and they have > >to wait to get a replacement from Germany (!) that > won't be here until the > >end of next week, at the earliest! This is > ridiculous! I can't believe > >that there are NO thermostats in the US. This is > inexcusable. Amongst all > >the other problems I've had, has been a miserable > parts department that > >can't order the proper items! I had my car in 4 > different times to get the > >center console replaced (cracked along the left > side, less than 30k miles!) > >but each time I took my car in (overnight as usual) > either the console > >didn't come in (even though I was told it was in) > or they had ordered the > >wrong part (how can you order the wrong console?). > I am thoroughly > >disgusted with these problems. > > > >Does anyone know how I can contact Audi of > American, or whatever it's called > >(I can't look it up in my owner's manual as it's > with the car at the stealer > >ship) to voice my disgust? > > > >I'm used to German cars having their peculiarities > and problems, as I've > >owned Porsches for over 15 years, but this is > ridiculous! > > > >Thanks for the help and advice. > > > >Brett Messimer > >2002 A4 1.8TqM <-- dead, in pieces at the stealer > ship > >1987 944 Turbo > > > >A free people ought not only to be armed and > disciplined, but they should > >have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a > status of independence > >from any who might attempt to abuse them, which > would include their own > >government. --George Washington > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >A4 mailing list > >A4@audifans.com > >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 > > > _______________________________________________ > A4 mailing list > A4@audifans.com > http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? 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Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus From rtomassian@glaserworks.com Sat Jan 17 08:30:53 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id BDAD0592D2 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:30:53 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 19749-01-5 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:30:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from smtp3.fuse.net (smtp3.fuse.net [216.68.8.173]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id C2CC659183 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:30:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from glaserworks.com ([216.196.215.212]) by smtp3.fuse.net (InterMail vM.6.00.05.02 201-2115-109-103-20031105) with ESMTP id <20040117133045.HBQA3261.smtp3.fuse.net@glaserworks.com> for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:30:45 -0500 Message-ID: <400939A2.8070208@glaserworks.com> From: RaffiTo User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:1.4) Gecko/20030624 Netscape/7.1 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en, bg MIME-Version: 1.0 To: a4@audifans.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] CHECK ENGINE light on-off X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list Reply-To: tomassian@glaserworks.com List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:30:54 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:33:22 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:30:54 -0000 HI all, People have described a common issue with the CHECK ENGINE light coming on for various insignificant problems (like badly screwed gas cap). I have had that happen to my 97 A4 fwd twice before. So, when my check engine light came on 2 months ago I was not worried and kept on driving thinking I was going to go get a reading/reset at the shop I trust. Well, with more pressing issues on the table (you don't want the story of my life) and this mentioned trusted shop some distance away, I hadn't managed to get this done until yesterday. Last night, when I started the car to drive back from work, the check engine light didn't come on! I was taken aback, so after arriving home (it was about a 45 mile drive) I restarted the engine just to see if it was not intermittent behaviour. The CH. ENG. light was still off. Then I switched the engine off and turned the key half way without cranking. The light came on with the rest of the indicators on the dash, so I figured it is not a bad bulb. Any guesses? Should i be worried? Happy? Indifferent? Thanks, Raffi From Calvyn@stny.rr.com Sat Jan 17 08:51:49 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A2E49592F1 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:51:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24315-02-2 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:51:49 -0500 (EST) Received: from ms-smtp-03.nyroc.rr.com (ms-smtp-03-qfe0.nyroc.rr.com [24.24.2.57]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A5889592E5 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:51:48 -0500 (EST) Received: from golem (bgm-66-24-224-134.stny.rr.com [66.24.224.134]) by ms-smtp-03.nyroc.rr.com (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id i0HDpklK010471; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:51:46 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <200401171351.i0HDpklK010471@ms-smtp-03.nyroc.rr.com> From: "Calvyn" To: , Subject: RE: [A4] CHECK ENGINE light on-off MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 Thread-index: AcPc/kaNE5tJettGT6GLZ+sVxJc9TQAAgGlQ In-reply-to: <400939A2.8070208@glaserworks.com> X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:51:49 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 08:52:09 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 13:51:49 -0000 Raffi, If it was the 1n1 (service) or 1n2 (I Got Codes) messages it wouldn't bother me, but the Check Engine light is something I'd spend the $$ to have checked out. It just happened to me, I have a daily 1n2 code cause of a condenser problem, to $$ to fix at the moment, but the check engine light came on on the way to work and I brought it into my trusty import mechanic ASAP. Cost my $59, long story, but nothing was wrong. I sleep better at night knowing it was looked at. My .02 -Calvyn- '96 Audi A4 2.8 FronTrac (V6-12v) www.nostrom.net/Audi.htm -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf Of RaffiTo Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 8:33 AM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] CHECK ENGINE light on-off HI all, People have described a common issue with the CHECK ENGINE light coming on for various insignificant problems (like badly screwed gas cap). I have had that happen to my 97 A4 fwd twice before. So, when my check engine light came on 2 months ago I was not worried and kept on driving thinking I was going to go get a reading/reset at the shop I trust. Well, with more pressing issues on the table (you don't want the story of my life) and this mentioned trusted shop some distance away, I hadn't managed to get this done until yesterday. Last night, when I started the car to drive back from work, the check engine light didn't come on! I was taken aback, so after arriving home (it was about a 45 mile drive) I restarted the engine just to see if it was not intermittent behaviour. The CH. ENG. light was still off. Then I switched the engine off and turned the key half way without cranking. The light came on with the rest of the indicators on the dash, so I figured it is not a bad bulb. Any guesses? Should i be worried? Happy? Indifferent? Thanks, Raffi _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From stuartf@adelphia.net Sat Jan 17 15:26:30 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 630E05950B for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:26:30 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31361-03 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:26:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from mta10.adelphia.net (mta10.adelphia.net [68.168.78.202]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 1C158594FA for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:26:29 -0500 (EST) Received: from stuarty5ckmtmp ([67.20.138.2]) by mta10.adelphia.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040117202607.JLMI9070.mta10.adelphia.net@stuarty5ckmtmp> for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:26:07 -0500 Message-ID: <007401c3dd38$56028a60$028a1443@stuarty5ckmtmp> From: "Stuart Friedman" To: References: <20040117135152.01FA059346@audifans.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Need a 1.8 thermostat X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:26:30 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 15:27:32 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:26:30 -0000 Try the local VW dealer From a65l@cox.net Sat Jan 17 19:14:42 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 7D60D59541 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 31774-02 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from lakemtao03.cox.net (lakemtao03.cox.net [68.1.17.242]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6C1E759517 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from cx330120a ([68.225.38.129]) by lakemtao03.cox.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040118001442.JUJD2192.lakemtao03.cox.net@cx330120a> for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:42 -0500 Message-ID: <002601c3dd58$0fed3410$1b02a8c0@cx330120a> From: "Andy Hellmann" To: "a4list" MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.3 Subject: [A4] Winter Beater??? X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:14:42 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:14:38 -0500 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:14:42 -0000 Marc wrote: I needed a winter beater, so I got myself a '97 A4.=20 Sheesh, you got some high standards. When I get a winter beater, it's = usually an '82 K car or something similar. =20 Andy '97 a4tqm (year round beater) From jeffrey.goggin@cox.net Sat Jan 17 22:36:47 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id F312D57108 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:36:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24867-01-4 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:36:46 -0500 (EST) Received: from fed1mtao04.cox.net (fed1mtao04.cox.net [68.6.19.241]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 51D835708F for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:36:45 -0500 (EST) Received: from cthulhu ([68.2.85.5]) by fed1mtao04.cox.net (InterMail vM.5.01.06.05 201-253-122-130-105-20030824) with SMTP id <20040118033642.KRDW3905.fed1mtao04.cox.net@cthulhu> for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:36:42 -0500 Message-ID: <000501c3dd74$38511a90$05550244@cthulhu> From: "Jeffrey Goggin" To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1158 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] 1999 A4 2.8 quattro buyer's tips... X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 03:36:47 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:36:10 -0700 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 03:36:47 -0000 Last week, I took a friend by the Arizona Dealertrades.com store in Scottsdale, AZ (it's just two miles from my office) to check out some trucks they're selling on eBay. While I was there, I spotted a 1999 A4 2.8q that was for auction on eBay and although I've recently bought a 2003 Nissan Spec V to serve as a daily driver, I decided to submit a bid on this car, if only just for the hell of it... Well, as it turns out, my bid of $11,555.55 was good enough to win the auction! Although several have sold for less on eBay, according to Edmunds, CarDirect.com, and www.kbb.com, this appears to be a fair price for the car. That said, my main concern isn't price, but condition, and since this dealer offers a 5-day/200-mile trial period during which I can return it for a full refund, I intend to check the car out _very_ thoroughly. Obviously, the timing belt, water pump, and radiator hoses will need replacing in a few months, but what else should I plan on having to do over the next 40k or so? Also, if anyone can offer me a guide to this car's typical problem areas so that I can inspect them carefully, I'd appreciate it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6003&item=2454087620 is a link to the auction listing. The wheels and steering wheel suggest it has the sport suspension package, and the carfax checked out okay, too. I'm not too sure how I feel about the tiptronic transmission, but my friend raves about the tip in his Cayenn turbo and since at least half of my daily commute is spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ability to just leave it in auto and creep along does have its appeal. So, the bottom line here is: Are there any reasons why I shouldn't buy this car and dump the Nissan? (Fortunately, I bought it inexpensively enough that I shouldn't lose much, if any money; in fact, with a bit of luck, I could even make a small profit on it! Try that with a used Audi!) Jeffrey Goggin Chandler, AZ From brian@bjwhite.net Sat Jan 17 23:00:52 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6620659003 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 23:00:52 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 18933-04 for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 23:00:51 -0500 (EST) Received: from rwcrmhc13.comcast.net (rwcrmhc13.comcast.net [204.127.198.39]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id E608858FAA for ; Sat, 17 Jan 2004 23:00:50 -0500 (EST) Received: from c1856037-a.bjwhite.net (c-67-160-74-169.client.comcast.net[67.160.74.169]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc13) with SMTP id <2004011804004901500kb7gce>; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 04:00:49 +0000 Message-Id: <6.0.1.1.0.20040117195822.029a89e8@65.108.70.149> X-Sender: brian@65.108.70.149 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.0.1.1 To: "Jeffrey Goggin" , From: Brian J White Subject: Re: [A4] 1999 A4 2.8 quattro buyer's tips... In-Reply-To: <000501c3dd74$38511a90$05550244@cthulhu> References: <000501c3dd74$38511a90$05550244@cthulhu> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Cc: X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 04:00:52 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 20:00:49 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 04:00:52 -0000 I'm not a fan of the color combo nor the automatic tranny....but for $11k. Wow. While it has the sport wheel and 7 spoke Spring wheels, the ride height looks tall for a sport package car...but maybe the pics don't do it justice. The wheels could have been added, and the sport wheel was a standalone option..I'm sure you know. Looks like it has the trip computer...an option in 99. Certainly a lot of car for $11500. I'd keep it regardless..clean it...fix what it needs and try to sell it for $15k or something...make a few bucks. Or just drive it! IF you can stand the color combo and automatic tranny. At 19:36 2004-01-17, Jeffrey Goggin wrote: >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6003&item=2454087620 >is a link to the auction listing. The wheels and steering wheel suggest it >has the sport suspension package, and the carfax checked out okay, too. I'm >not too sure how I feel about the tiptronic transmission, but my friend >raves about the tip in his Cayenn turbo and since at least half of my daily >commute is spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ability to just leave it >in auto and creep along does have its appeal. So, the bottom line here is: >Are there any reasons why I shouldn't buy this car and dump the Nissan? >(Fortunately, I bought it inexpensively enough that I shouldn't lose much, >if any money; in fact, with a bit of luck, I could even make a small profit >on it! Try that with a used Audi!) > >Jeffrey Goggin >Chandler, AZ > >_______________________________________________ >A4 mailing list >A4@audifans.com >http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 From bioserrors@hotmail.com Sun Jan 18 16:31:42 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 81ADC54E18 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:31:42 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 21855-02-3 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:31:41 -0500 (EST) Received: from hotmail.com (sea2-dav61.sea2.hotmail.com [207.68.164.196]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5812054DF4 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:31:40 -0500 (EST) Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:31:39 -0800 Received: from 64.53.228.225 by sea2-dav61.sea2.hotmail.com with DAV; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:31:39 +0000 X-Originating-IP: [64.53.228.225] X-Originating-Email: [bioserrors@hotmail.com] X-Sender: bioserrors@hotmail.com From: "David M. Weprin" To: Subject: RE: [A4] 1999 A4 2.8 quattro buyer's tips... Message-ID: <000001c3de0a$7604a140$9800a8c0@dwlaptop> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.4510 Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <000501c3dd74$38511a90$05550244@cthulhu> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1165 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 18 Jan 2004 21:31:39.0542 (UTC) FILETIME=[754B6360:01C3DE0A] X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:31:42 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:31:40 -0600 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:31:42 -0000 I guarantee you will be displeased with the performance of the = transmission shifts. In other words, the transmission shifts SLOWLY. This is not a high-performance car. The Nissan is faster and sportier. The handling = is better too. But damn, at $11,500, I'm wishing I'd bought my 2001 A4 = 2.8q on eBay too! (I bought it just three months ago... for $24,000!). True the Audi has a V6 with more power and torque, but the weight = difference of the Nissan vs. the Audi makes a huge difference. The Audi is a = luxurious highway cruiser, while the Nissan will be much better for acceleration = and spirited driving. Plus, the Nissan gets 50% better gas mileage. And you are no-doubt foregoing a great warranty on the Nissan, whereas the Audi has none (although you can buy a 100k mi. warranty for it from Audi if you get it Certified... I think it's like $1,200 or something). I'd say fix it up, beat the snot out of it and have fun for a while... = then resell it for $14k to $15k. If you want to keep it and increase it's performance, here is my = recommended upgrade path: 1) Engine snub mount from APR (www.goapr.com) for $50 (trust me on = this). 2) Get the GIAC Tip-Chip (it will fix the sluggish performance of the = Tip) 3) Get the PES G2 supercharger. 295HP, 240 ft.-lbs. of torque... that = kit would make the Audi blow the doors off your Nissan. (www.pes-tuning.com) I'm REALLY regretting my purchase of the 2001 A4 for $24k now. I'd much rather have bought a '99 for $15k and then spent what money I would have saved to buy the aforementioned performance upgrades for it! Sincerely, -Dave -----Original Message----- From: a4-bounces@audifans.com [mailto:a4-bounces@audifans.com] On Behalf = Of Jeffrey Goggin Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:36 PM To: a4@audifans.com Subject: [A4] 1999 A4 2.8 quattro buyer's tips... Last week, I took a friend by the Arizona Dealertrades.com store in Scottsdale, AZ (it's just two miles from my office) to check out some = trucks they're selling on eBay. While I was there, I spotted a 1999 A4 2.8q = that was for auction on eBay and although I've recently bought a 2003 Nissan = Spec V to serve as a daily driver, I decided to submit a bid on this car, if = only just for the hell of it... Well, as it turns out, my bid of $11,555.55 was good enough to win the auction! Although several have sold for less on eBay, according to = Edmunds, CarDirect.com, and www.kbb.com, this appears to be a fair price for the = car. That said, my main concern isn't price, but condition, and since this = dealer offers a 5-day/200-mile trial period during which I can return it for a = full refund, I intend to check the car out _very_ thoroughly. Obviously, the timing belt, water pump, and radiator hoses will need replacing in a few months, but what else should I plan on having to do over the next 40k or = so? Also, if anyone can offer me a guide to this car's typical problem areas = so that I can inspect them carefully, I'd appreciate it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3D6003&= item=3D 2454087620 is a link to the auction listing. The wheels and steering wheel suggest = it has the sport suspension package, and the carfax checked out okay, too. = I'm not too sure how I feel about the tiptronic transmission, but my friend raves about the tip in his Cayenn turbo and since at least half of my = daily commute is spent in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ability to just leave = it in auto and creep along does have its appeal. So, the bottom line here = is: Are there any reasons why I shouldn't buy this car and dump the Nissan? (Fortunately, I bought it inexpensively enough that I shouldn't lose = much, if any money; in fact, with a bit of luck, I could even make a small = profit on it! Try that with a used Audi!) Jeffrey Goggin Chandler, AZ _______________________________________________ A4 mailing list A4@audifans.com http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 =20 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 1/8/2004 =20 From mchang@ee.washington.edu Sun Jan 18 17:36:11 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2DAB858BD1 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:36:11 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 27402-01 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:36:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from mchang.acmelab.org (c-67-168-71-141.client.comcast.net [67.168.71.141]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id A4D0956EB8 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:36:09 -0500 (EST) Received: from ee.washington.edu (unknown [192.168.0.101]) by mchang.acmelab.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 19EAF3A4369 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:36:07 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: <400B0A58.2010402@ee.washington.edu> From: "Mark L. Chang" User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 0.5a (20031219) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: a4@audifans.com Subject: Re: [A4] 1999 A4 2.8 quattro buyer's tips... References: <000001c3de0a$7604a140$9800a8c0@dwlaptop> In-Reply-To: <000001c3de0a$7604a140$9800a8c0@dwlaptop> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models. List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:36:11 -0000 X-Original-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:36:08 -0800 X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:36:11 -0000 Jeff - You will not like the tiptronic, nor the V6. I know you like turbos. You better unload that thing quick. I'll be kind and put in an offer for $10k, just to help a guy out. Heh... seriously, it's a nice cruiser, great in town, and really, the tippy is fine for an automatic transmission. Going from the 4kq to the 90q to the A4q, well, it just gets nicer. Less fun, but really, on my way to work, in our traffic, driving fun isn't really part of the equation. It really depends on what your other cars are for "fun". The 90q20v, for me, is just that car. mark From jkvt@wcvt.com Sun Jan 18 20:01:14 2004 Return-Path: X-Original-To: a4@audifans.com Delivered-To: a4@audifans.com Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with ESMTP id 6563C543BC for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:01:14 -0500 (EST) Received: from audifans.com ([127.0.0.1]) by localhost (gentoo [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port 10024) with LMTP id 24314-01-2 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:01:13 -0500 (EST) Received: from dix.greenmountainaccess.net (ns2.greenmountainaccess.net [65.19.68.31]) by audifans.com (Postfix) with SMTP id BAB3341DF3 for ; Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:01:12 -0500 (EST) Received: (qmail 11625 invoked from network); 19 Jan 2004 01:01:11 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO base) (65.19.77.99) by ns2.greenmountainaccess.net with SMTP; 19 Jan 2004 01:01:11 -0000 From: "Batchelder" To: Message-ID: <000001c3de28$06dab340$0300000a@base> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.2616 Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <20040114223815.1DADE54C75@audifans.com> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-Virus-Scanned: by amavisd-new at gentoo Subject: [A4] Replacement Door trim X-BeenThere: a4@audifans.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.3 Precedence: list List-Id: Discussion of all Audi A4 models.