FW: Autocheck Warning Question

[David Head]

When the ckt is open is when you get the light... You have it backwards.

"Livolsi, Stephane" wrote:

> That's my understanding too. Now here's the million dollar question...
>
> How come this light comes on when you don't have OEM pads plugged in?  To be
> more specific my 5KTQ has non original brake pads and they don't have the
> wires to plug in for the wear indicators.  My "Charlie Brown with
> headphones" light is always on.  I expected that the worn OEM pads would
> close the circuit and provide current to tell the autocheck the pads are
> low.  I don't have any pads plugged in so the circuit should be open, and I
> believe I SHOULDN'T have the light on.  Obviously I am wrong.  Anybody have
> some insight?
>
> Stephane
>
> > ----------
> > From:         TM[SMTP:t44tq at mindspring.com]
> > Sent:         January 15, 2002 5:59 PM
> > To:   'Christopher Ritchie'; quattro at audifans.com
> > Subject:      RE: Autocheck Warning Question
> >
> > Sounds like you're describing the brake pad wear warning.
> >
> > Taka
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com] On
> > Behalf Of Christopher Ritchie
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 6:58 PM
> > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > Subject: Autocheck Warning Question
> >
> >
> >
> > What does the following symbol mean in the Autocheck for a 1988 Audi
> > 5000S Quattro?
> >
> > Yellow triangle with a circle in the middle.  The circle is bracketed
> > with double semi circles in a bout a 40 degree arc.
> >
> >
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