5kcstq stereo system and other ramblings

[Beatty, Robert]

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Ken Keith [SMTP:auditude at neta.com]
> Sent:	Monday, October 09, 2000 1:13 PM
> To:	quattro at audifans.com
> Subject:	5kcstq stereo system and other ramblings
> 
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> 
> With the key on and engine off, the boost gauge reads 0.9.  When I 
> wring the cars neck out, I get mostly 1.2 bar, with 1.3 bar 
> attainable if I keep it floored for a while (time to let off or shift by
> the 
> time I get 1.3).  The SJM website seems to indicate that I should 
> be seeing 1.4 bar, but I don't know if this is supposed to be at 1.0 
> bar reading with the engine off.
> 
Most likely broken WOT switch (black box about 2" square about 3" to the
left of the throttle linkage on the intake manifold) 

> It doesn't feel terribly fast, although I can feel the turbo coming on.
> 
> My a/c doesn't work (blow cold), the switch to close the sunroof 
> doesn't always work, and the shifter seems to barely catch the 
> gear a bit when I shift normally.
> 
Try haveing the AC charged and tested for leaks, SMJ's site should have a
few tests to see if the compressor is coming on... try that first.

You might need to replace some of the shifter linkage

Switch is most likely dirty, just get another at the local boneyard

> Oh yeah, the subject line is about the stereo system.  My 
> speakers in various locations cut in and out.  I can't tell if it's the 
> head unit, or the amp or what.  It's all stock, as far as I know.  I 
> would like to get this stuff working properly.
> 
> I noticed the SJM site isn't strong on stereo system issues, are 
> there any Type 44 car stereo resources anywhere?
> 
> What do most people do with the head unit situation?  Do you run 
> those high to low level convertors, and use the stock bose amp(s), 
> or do you use the aftermarket internal amp, and bypass the stock 
> wiring harness, or?
> 
> 
> 
The sound system is ok if its working correctly, if not (like mine) you
prolly want to switch to something you put in.  Keep in mind the front 6
speakers are tied together with a crossover amp in the front doors....im not
sure if the rear tweeters are crossed over on the rear amp or with a
separate crossover.

Rob