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John Remington
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> 1. 2000 S4 for sale (David Bishop)
> 2. Interesting oil article (NAC) (rplines at pacifier.com)
> 3. RE:4kq runs rough when cold (Adam P. Brodeur)
> 4. Re:Interesting modified A3... (Huw Powell)
> 5. lowering springs (Carl Jarrett)
> 6. A3 and Wings (Don Muirhead)
> 7. Towing, anyone? (Robert Deis)
> 8. Re:speaking of offsets, sport q? (Michael Dewar - Sun Scotland)
> 9. RE:urq digital dashes (Kevin Phillips)
> 10. RE:USA A3 sighting (ACAdelhoch)
> 11. Re:USA A3 sighting (Bob)
> 12. Re:USA A3 sighting (c a l i b a n)
> 13. quattro for sale (Carl Jarrett)
> 14. Re:USA A3 sighting (Bob)
> 15. Re:USA A3 sighting (c a l i b a n)
> 16. Re:quattro for sale (Theron J. Bliss)
> 17. Re:quattro for sale (Carl Jarrett)
> 18. Re:quattro for sale (Ameer Antar)
> 19. Frosted by defroster... (Fisher, Scott)
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:20:59 -0500
> From: David Bishop <relayer at attglobal.net>
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: 2000 S4 for sale
>
> 2000 Audi S4, Imola Yellow,onyx leather/wood interior,6speed.
> 13,000 miles.
> Cold Weather Package, Bose stereo upgrade, convenience package,CD
> changer.Audi mud guards
>
> K&N air filter,Formula One 35% window tinting,
> UUC Motorwerks Velocimax II exhaust w/resonated tips, Spare stock exhaust also,
> BBS 17x8 RC wheels(polished finish), Bridgestone Potenza RE730 225-45-ZR17
> tires,
> APR Stage 1 ECU, spare stock ECU,
> 3M 'clearbra' on: hood front, A pillars, roof front edge,side mirrors,front
> bumper,
> 20% UUC shortshifter kit, Kamei 'hex' grille,
> Stratmosphere "S4" logo mats (front,rear,trunk, extra front S4 set, plus all
> stock
> mats), Colgan vinyl bra. Stratmosphere S4 logo window shade.
> RedLine transmission and rear differential fluid at 8K, Mobil One 5w30
> at 11K, A6 2.7T shiftknob.
> Zymol Carbon used exclusively, Lexol interior
> cleaner/preservative only.
>
> Must see and drive to appreciate. Estimated
> 315hp, 366 ft-lbs torque.
> Asking $38,000 or best offer
> Located in Raleigh, North Carolina
>
> relayer at attglobal.net, (919) 781-8469.
> AudiWorld.com registry entry # 4563 for photo/info
>
> Email for other photos or info...
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 2
> From: rplines at pacifier.com
> Reply-to: rplines at pacifier.com
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:36:44 -0800
> Subject: Interesting oil article (NAC)
>
> Just finished reading a series of articles in "Motorcycle Consumer News" about different
> motor oils. The articles appeared in the August, October, and November 2000 issues.
>
> Some interesting stuff about additives, corrosion protection, and evaporation and
> viscosity loss. Also speaks a bit about coming changes from the API (American Petroleum
> Inst.) regarding motor oil formulations and the reduction of phosphorus. I learned
> that phosphorus is typically added as an anti-wear compound, but is facing a phase-out
> due to the fact that it can cause damage to the catalytic converter. (If you live
> in the US, this will affect you). Mobil 1 and Redline both performed well, surprise!
> You can order a copy at www.mcnews.com
>
> -Peter
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:51:57 -0500
> From: "Adam P. Brodeur" <AdamB at net1plus.com>
> Subject: RE: 4kq runs rough when cold
> To: Greg Rich <greg4vwparts at usa.net>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
>
> I agree with Huw on this. Your problem sounds very similar to the one I had
> with my 84 4ksq. I don't have the specs for the temp sensor as I'm at
> school and don't have the Bentley manual. Test that first. If that is
> alright, make sure that the computer is in circuit. That was my problem.
> The 10A fuse in the computer was blown. Don't know how, but that fuse made
> the car run like sh*t. I also replaced the temp sensor, about $35 from Blau
> because it wasn't in range, probably another problem waiting to happen. If
> the sensor is orignal, replace it so that the computer can get accurate
> readings. My car runs much better after a new sensor, complete tune up and
> yes, a 10A fuse.
>
> Adam Brodeur
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Huw Powell
> Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 11:32 PM
> To: Greg Rich
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: 4kq runs rough when cold
>
> most likely the temp switch on the underside of the top coolant hose -
> tells the ecu engine temp so it can compensate for cold conditions with
> more air and fuel. I forget what its resistance values are suppsoed to
> be cold/hot right now but I'm sure someone else could find it in their
> Bentley.
>
> > 1986 4000 S quattro, 5 cyl, non turbo,
> >
> > 1.Starts fine, hot or cold, cranks and fires rigth away
> > 2.After running a few seconds it will start to miss (idle)
> > 3.After running a couple minutes it will stall (idle)
> > 4.If I try to drive it will buck and miss and be a really difficult to get
> up
> > to highway speed
> > 5.After running 15 minutes it will run like a champ, then once in a while
> miss
> > fire
> >
> > I have unplugged various sensors and switches but cannot fool it. It will
> > however run quite well when the full throttle shut is making contact
> (running
> > rich).
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com
>
> http://www.humanthoughts.org
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:58:39 -0500
> From: Huw Powell <audi at mediaone.net>
> Reply-To: one at humanspeakers.com
> Organization: HUMAN Speakers
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Interesting modified A3...
>
> > > Found this in a issue of MaxPower magazine. Knowing the magazine, the
> > > motor in this is probably the smallest Audi could provide, but the
> > > bodywork is at least interesting. The pic is from a modified motor show
> > > in France or Belgium. Looks like a custom hood/bonnet and smoothed off
> > > bodywork (no door handles or side strips).
> > >
> > > http://64.176.6.234/images/smootha3.jpg
>
> why does it look like it was in a wreck? there appear to be scratches
> and bondo scars all down the side... where the door handles used to be.
>
>
> --
> Huw Powell
>
> http://www.humanspeakers.com
>
> http://www.humanthoughts.org
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:48:00 -0800
> From: Carl Jarrett <cjarrett at reboot.com>
> Organization: Mainframe Entertainment Inc.
> To: mr2 at mr2.com, Audi 20V <audi20v at rennlist.org>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: lowering springs
>
> I was wondering, if you looking for lowered performance springs for your
> car and nobody offers them low enough what are your options. Silo (mr2)
> I know you are familiar with this. What do you do to your springs to
> compress them further for either track or road use if nothing else is
> available. With a coilover setup is it possible to lowere it as much as
> you like? How does this all work? Thanks very much.
> Carl
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 6
> From: Don Muirhead <dmr at kwic.com>
> To: "Quattro (E-mail)" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: A3 and Wings
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:58:50 -0500
>
> According to FAME (fraternity of automotive marketing engineers)....
>
> 1. A wing adds the appropriate amount of down-force keeping the vehicle
> stable and on the road when speeds approach mach.
>
> 2. Provides the perfect mix of weight distribution and esthetical
> balance...tough to sell a vehicle sitting in the showroom with its nose
> buried in the floor and rear tires in the air.
>
> 3. Deflects rain/snow on the rear screen and boot and off the road...value
> added benefit for road crews and the tax paying public.
>
> 4. FAME generated articles suggest upgrading to a disproportional
> exaggerated wing will make any vehicle go even faster...after-market
> honorariums support FAME.
>
> Don
> Btw - can imitate a CGT.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:13:49 -0600 (CST)
> From: Robert Deis <rdeis at io.com>
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Towing, anyone?
>
> Test drove a 96 A^ Avant this weekend, along with a new 4-motion Passat
> wagon. Very Nice. Interestingly, the Passat had more pickup- closer gear
> ratioos in the tiptronic than the regular slushbox, I expect..
>
> Anyhow: What's the towing capacity (if any) on these cars? How about on
> the 89-91 100s and 200s?
>
> As much as my wife and I liked the cars this weekend, we can't spend $20k
> on a car right now so will likely go to an older one for a while and move
> to one of those a few years down the road..
>
> --
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Rob Deis
> MiB3346
> rdeis at io.com
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 17:40:51 +0000 (GMT)
> From: Michael Dewar - Sun Scotland <Mike.Dewar at uk.sun.com>
> Reply-To: Michael Dewar - Sun Scotland <Mike.Dewar at uk.sun.com>
> Subject: Re: speaking of offsets, sport q?
> To: quattro at audifans.com, Kwattro at aol.com
>
> >
> > Anyone know what the offset of the Sport Q 15x9's was?
>
> 24mm
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 9
> Reply-To: "Kevin Phillips" <kevphill at yahoo.com>
> From: "Kevin Phillips" <kevphill at yahoo.com>
> To: <Dave.Eaton at clear.net.nz>, <smarinello at newpark.com>,
> <quattro at audifans.com>, <quk at isham-research.freeserve.co.uk>
> Subject: RE: urq digital dashes
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 13:24:33 -0600
>
> These stand a reasonable chance of being repairable as long as the tubes
> themselves are not cracked. Vacuum fluorescent displays are used extensively
> in pinball and slot machines and I have repaired many in my time.
> The main offenders are both power related (surprise surprise). The AC low
> voltage for the heating wires could be missing or the negative high voltage
> missing. If anyone had a display fail on them did it happen suddenly or fade
> over a period of time ?
> If anyone has a defective one that I can look at we could determine how
> these things fail and if a repair is feasible.
> BTW a car is a poor working environment for such displays.
>
> Kevin Phillips, W.Mass
> 1990 200TQ 136,000 miles
> 1995 Saab 900 SET Ragtop 107,000 miles
>
> __________________________________________________
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> Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
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>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 10
> From: "ACAdelhoch" <acadelhoch at lvcm.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Cc: <caliban at sharon.net>
> Subject: RE: USA A3 sighting
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:22:51 -0800
>
> A woman that works for H&R springs in WA state has an Audi S3 with H&R
> springs and displayed it at the 1999 SEMA show here in Las Vegas. She said
> it was no problem importing here to the USA. I'm not sure what she had to do
> to get that car here. All I know is that car was BEAUTIFUL and I would be
> glad to trade my 90 Quattro Coupe for it ANY day.
>
> Alvin Adelhoch
> ACAdelhoch at lvcm.com
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:44:23 -0800 (PST)
> From: c a l i b a n <caliban at sharon.net>
> To: quattro <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: usa a3 sightingq
>
> at least i think it's an a3 - the two-door car, looks like a
> vw golf? i saw one tonight, southbound on highway 280 near
> highway 92 (sf bay area). i think it was orange. it was
> badges a-something on the left rear, 4 rings in the upper
> center, and 1.8 TDI on the lower right. the car had a
> california plate. wonder how they got it in here.
>
> --
> rocky mullin - chaotic good
> http://caliban.sf.ca.us/
> two strokes are faster than four!
> this message was composed using the vi editor.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:44:30 -0800
> From: Bob <mx at snet.net>
> To: ACAdelhoch <acadelhoch at lvcm.com>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com, caliban at sharon.net
> Subject: Re: USA A3 sighting
>
> The previous owner of the Car, Christina, got it in as an H&R show car and it
> wasnt that easy. There was a LOT of luck involved and she says it would be
> almost impossible to duplicate. Shes coming to visit me in a couple weeks, if
> you want any more info, let me know, Ill pass it to her so she can answer.
> Bob
>
> ACAdelhoch wrote:
>
> > A woman that works for H&R springs in WA state has an Audi S3 with H&R
> > springs and displayed it at the 1999 SEMA show here in Las Vegas. She said
> > it was no problem importing here to the USA. I'm not sure what she had to do
> > to get that car here. All I know is that car was BEAUTIFUL and I would be
> > glad to trade my 90 Quattro Coupe for it ANY day.
> >
> > Alvin Adelhoch
> > ACAdelhoch at lvcm.com
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 23:44:23 -0800 (PST)
> > From: c a l i b a n <caliban at sharon.net>
> > To: quattro <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Subject: usa a3 sightingq
> >
> > at least i think it's an a3 - the two-door car, looks like a
> > vw golf? i saw one tonight, southbound on highway 280 near
> > highway 92 (sf bay area). i think it was orange. it was
> > badges a-something on the left rear, 4 rings in the upper
> > center, and 1.8 TDI on the lower right. the car had a
> > california plate. wonder how they got it in here.
> >
> > --
> > rocky mullin - chaotic good
> > http://caliban.sf.ca.us/
> > two strokes are faster than four!
> > this message was composed using the vi editor.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:50:23 -0800 (PST)
> From: c a l i b a n <caliban at sharon.net>
> To: Bob <mx at snet.net>
> cc: ACAdelhoch <acadelhoch at lvcm.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: USA A3 sighting
>
> interesting! i'd love to hear more about it.
>
> On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Bob wrote:
>
> ]The previous owner of the Car, Christina, got it in as an H&R show car and it
> ]wasnt that easy. There was a LOT of luck involved and she says it would be
> ]almost impossible to duplicate. Shes coming to visit me in a couple weeks, if
> ]you want any more info, let me know, Ill pass it to her so she can answer.
>
> --
> rocky mullin - chaotic good
> http://caliban.sf.ca.us/
> two strokes are faster than four!
> this message was composed using the vi editor.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:54:50 -0800
> From: Carl Jarrett <cjarrett at reboot.com>
> Organization: Mainframe Entertainment Inc.
> To: quattro at audifans.com, Audi 20V <audi20v at rennlist.org>
> Subject: quattro for sale
>
> Ok here's the deal. 1995 Audi 90, 94,000 kms, V6 power everything,
> sunroof, mint cond.$18,995 what do you all think? Are most of these Auto
> or 5spd? What kind of performance mod's can be done to the V6? How much
> hp does this have? What can a port and polish do to this car? Are parts
> exchangeable with the passat? I think they are very similar in looks no?
> Thanks alot!
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:57:35 -0800
> From: Bob <mx at snet.net>
> To: c a l i b a n <caliban at sharon.net>
> CC: ACAdelhoch <acadelhoch at lvcm.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: USA A3 sighting
>
> OK, from what I remember.... (hey, it was a long night!)
>
> H&R wanted to get in a show car that was unique to the US, so they can show their
> technology. They got it in on a 1 year government visa as a show car... So
> Christina goes to DMV, tries to register it (knowing she couldnt, but she has some
> qualities that will ..uhhh... 'convince' people). She goes to the guy and says:
> I want to register my Audi
> Sure, what model?
> I think its an A3 (knowing full well)
> No such thing as an A3, you must mean A4, no problem.
> Oh, OK. Heres the VIN and title.
> Interesting, title says A3 too, and the VIN looks different.
> Oh really? Is this a problem?
> Uhhh... no, Ill just correct it and make it an A4
> Oh thats great, thanks, I just got the car and dont know much about it yet
>
> And she proceeds to walk out with a tilted, registered A3 (A4).
> If I were to try that, Id still be in a dirt floor cell in mexico somewhere eating
> rice and locusts.
>
> Bob
>
> c a l i b a n wrote:
>
> > interesting! i'd love to hear more about it.
> >
> > On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Bob wrote:
> >
> > ]The previous owner of the Car, Christina, got it in as an H&R show car and it
> > ]wasnt that easy. There was a LOT of luck involved and she says it would be
> > ]almost impossible to duplicate. Shes coming to visit me in a couple weeks, if
> > ]you want any more info, let me know, Ill pass it to her so she can answer.
> >
> > --
> > rocky mullin - chaotic good
> > http://caliban.sf.ca.us/
> > two strokes are faster than four!
> > this message was composed using the vi editor.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:59:33 -0800 (PST)
> From: c a l i b a n <caliban at sharon.net>
> To: Bob <mx at snet.net>
> cc: ACAdelhoch <acadelhoch at lvcm.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: USA A3 sighting
>
> ah, i should have known. just like registering a post-85
> twostroke in ca...
>
> On Mon, 27 Nov 2000, Bob wrote:
>
> ]OK, from what I remember.... (hey, it was a long night!)
> ]
> ]H&R wanted to get in a show car that was unique to the US, so they can show their
> ]technology. They got it in on a 1 year government visa as a show car... So
> ]Christina goes to DMV, tries to register it (knowing she couldnt, but she has some
> ]qualities that will ..uhhh... 'convince' people). She goes to the guy and says:
> ]I want to register my Audi
> ]Sure, what model?
> ]I think its an A3 (knowing full well)
> ]No such thing as an A3, you must mean A4, no problem.
> ]Oh, OK. Heres the VIN and title.
> ]Interesting, title says A3 too, and the VIN looks different.
> ]Oh really? Is this a problem?
> ]Uhhh... no, Ill just correct it and make it an A4
> ]Oh thats great, thanks, I just got the car and dont know much about it yet
>
> --
> rocky mullin - chaotic good
> http://caliban.sf.ca.us/
> two strokes are faster than four!
> this message was composed using the vi editor.
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 14:25:56 -0500
> From: "Theron J. Bliss" <tbliss at mestek.com>
> To: Carl Jarrett <cjarrett at reboot.com>,
> "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: quattro for sale
>
> I'm hoping you're not talking $18,995 US dollars here. You can buy almost 2
> of those for that price.
>
> Carl Jarrett wrote:
>
> > Ok here's the deal. 1995 Audi 90, 94,000 kms, V6 power everything,
> > sunroof, mint cond.$18,995 what do you all think? Are most of these Auto
> > or 5spd? What kind of performance mod's can be done to the V6? How much
> > hp does this have? What can a port and polish do to this car? Are parts
> > exchangeable with the passat? I think they are very similar in looks no?
> > Thanks alot!
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:34:23 -0800
> From: Carl Jarrett <cjarrett at reboot.com>
> Organization: Mainframe Entertainment Inc.
> To: "Theron J. Bliss" <tbliss at mestek.com>, quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: quattro for sale
>
> Sorry, correction, it is in Canadian funds, I guess nobody gets that
> with the 94,000 kms thing. Thanks though. Got any answers to the
> questions??
>
> "Theron J. Bliss" wrote:
> >
> > I'm hoping you're not talking $18,995 US dollars here. You can buy almost 2
> > of those for that price.
> >
> > Carl Jarrett wrote:
> >
> > > Ok here's the deal. 1995 Audi 90, 94,000 kms, V6 power everything,
> > > sunroof, mint cond.$18,995 what do you all think? Are most of these Auto
> > > or 5spd? What kind of performance mod's can be done to the V6? How much
> > > hp does this have? What can a port and polish do to this car? Are parts
> > > exchangeable with the passat? I think they are very similar in looks no?
> > > Thanks alot!
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 14:49:23 -0500
> To: Carl Jarrett <cjarrett at reboot.com>
> From: Ameer Antar <ameer at snet.net>
> Subject: Re: quattro for sale
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
>
> as far as engine performance mods, there isn't much for NA cars, only
> turbos can be modified for REAL power gains, ie. power increase over wide
> rpm range.
>
> -ameer
>
> At 02:34 PM 11/27/2000 , you wrote:
>
> >Sorry, correction, it is in Canadian funds, I guess nobody gets that
> >with the 94,000 kms thing. Thanks though. Got any answers to the
> >questions??
> >
> >
> >"Theron J. Bliss" wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm hoping you're not talking $18,995 US dollars here. You can buy
> > almost 2
> > > of those for that price.
> > >
> > > Carl Jarrett wrote:
> > >
> > > > Ok here's the deal. 1995 Audi 90, 94,000 kms, V6 power everything,
> > > > sunroof, mint cond.$18,995 what do you all think? Are most of these Auto
> > > > or 5spd? What kind of performance mod's can be done to the V6? How much
> > > > hp does this have? What can a port and polish do to this car? Are parts
> > > > exchangeable with the passat? I think they are very similar in looks no?
> > > > Thanks alot!
>
> --__--__--
>
> Message: 19
> From: "Fisher, Scott" <Scott_Fisher at intuit.com>
> To: "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Frosted by defroster...
> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:49:00 -0800
>
> Well, our 1500+ mile trip last week through the Siskiyous and the Willamette
> River Valley of Oregon went off flawlessly, the '93 100CSQ worked like a
> dream.
>
> At times that dream was more like one of those where you are trying to force
> yourself to wake up before the cannibal ghouls drag you into an open grave
> and devour your flesh -- but I'm getting ahead of myself.
>
> After my wife's confusion over the central locking behavior (which we
> figured out with the list's help, and which worked flawlessly), we took the
> owner's manual (you can't RFTM if you don't have TFM to R) in the event of
> other curiosities. A good thing too.
>
> North of Yreka, where the road starts to climb, I noticed that the outside
> temperature started dropping. We'd been comfortably ensconced at about 70
> degrees for the whole trip, in spite of the outside sensor reading 40, then
> 39, then 38 degrees. I had been making really great time, until I happened
> to notice that the outside temp dropped to 35 degrees.
>
> And all hell broke loose inside the car. It was as if someone had set off a
> smoke grenade in the interior -- the windows became opaque almost
> immediately, with only a very small patch right in front of me (fortunately)
> to peer out of. Not something you want to have happen suddenly and without
> warning at 80 mph on a winding mountain road.
>
> Because I'm not only a frood who knows where his towel is but *also* one who
> keeps extra towels on hand at all times, I took one of the small hand towels
> we'd placed in the front seat and wiped the window for visibility, but it
> wasn't getting better. I slowed significantly as I wiped the windows (we
> were climbing the foot of Mt. Shasta at the time), asking my poor wife to
> get the manual out of the glovebox.
>
> The glovebox wouldn't open.
>
> She jiggled it, wiggled it, and pried it.
>
> The lock cylinder fell out.
>
> Fortunately, a few miles later, we pulled off the side of the road so that
> the children could have a snowball fight. They had great fun, ganging up on
> each other, ganging up on me, yelping about cold hands as they scooped up
> the light, dry snow and hurled it at one another.
>
> I reinserted the lock cylinder, opened the glovebox, and extracted TFM.
> Yes, I'd been pushing the right buttons to invoke defrosting. Yes, the A/C
> compressor comes on automatically when you press the defrost icon, and you
> can tell it's on because of the snowflake icon on the climate control. And
> then, sure enough, there it is in black and white: on cars with automatic
> climate control (such as ours), the A/C compressor automatically shuts off
> at 35 degrees F *AND CANNOT BE RESTARTED, EVEN BY PRESSING THE COMPRESSOR
> BUTTON* until the temperature climbs (in practice, till it reaches nearly 40
> degrees).
>
> So...
>
> How do I defeat this insanity? We *are* moving to Oregon over the next 2-3
> months and will therefore have occasion to drive the car often in sub-35
> degree weather, and while we've discovered a workaround (drop the windows at
> 75+ mph for ten seconds or so to chill the interior, then close back up), I
> hate this. It comes pretty close to making the car undrivable when it
> happens, though being able to expect it helps immensely with preparation
> (dishtowels and/or squeegees). But if anybody had offered me and my wife
> ten bucks for the Audi and a ride to a used-car lot on Saturday the 18th...
> well, somebody might have picked up a really great car for cheap. I hate
> most "we're smarter than you" details on most modern cars, and in particular
> I dislike the climate controls on any car that doesn't let me control vent
> output, temperature, A/C compressor, and fan individually and exactly... but
> this just crossed the Rubicon for me.
>
> There's gotta be a wire we can cut or jumper or a relay we can fiddle,
> right? Or is there some other way to deal with this, short of selling the
> car?
>
> --Scott Fisher
> Somewhere between Sunnyvale, CA and Tualatin, OR
> 1983 Audi CGT *fully manual A-C/heat/defrost controls*
> 1993 Audi 100CSQ (don't get me started)
>
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