[200q20v] Introduction (long)

[Phil Rose]

At 3:39 PM -0800 2/5/01, David Priebe wrote:
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>I'm taking the car into University VW/Audi to have the airbag sensor recall
>taken care of there. Is there anything else that I should have them look at
>that only a dealer would be the appropriate place to have checked?

David,
Take care to observe how long the airbag's red dashlight will remain 
lighted (when you start the car) after the recall work is done. It's 
not uncommon for the airbag light to begin staying lit for an 
excessive period (much more than the normal 10 seconds) after the 
recall work is done. This should be corrected by your dealer if it 
happens, since the airbag is non-functional while the light remains 
on.

Since your car is not under warrantee, there's probably nothing for 
which the dealer is "the appropriate place to have checked", unless 
you're comfortable with bending waaay over. You'd be well advised to 
find a competent _independent_ Audi shop in your area. I'm sure other 
listers can make suggestions.

Phil
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Phil Rose
Rochester, NY
mailto:pjrose at frontiernet.net