Should I buy this 5ktqa?

[Ti Kan]

ricematthews writes:
> Am I missing something here?
> I thought he said the light was the Ignition System light (not check
> engine).  I kind of took this to mean an alt./charge light.

Yes you are missing something.

What is commonly referred to as the "check engine" light *IS* the
ignition system warning light.  On the type 44 turbos (and many other
Audi models), the ignition, fuel and turbo boost are all managed by a
central ECU, and the that warning light (the engine symbol with a
lightning bolt across it) is a sign that a fault has been detected
by that ECU and a code has been stored.

The alt/charge is a different light, with a battery symbol.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
96 A4 2.8 quattro (sold but not forgotten)
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