quattro Digest, Vol 6, Issue 29

[Larry C Leung]

Seems to be a type 44/V8 thing (after all, THEY were the luxo cars!). 
The continous power to the radio was VAG's solution to having an 
accessory position (natch) for the ignition switch.. I.e., sales
portrayed 
it as "keyless" accessory. I viewed it as "cheap". Anyway, the window
sunroof theater lighting on the type 44 is timed, although I've never
timed it. Eventually, even if a door isn't opened, you won't be able to 
open/close a window without at least turning the key to the "on" 
position, even momentarily. I know my type 85 Q didn't have
this feature, only the 44. Verified in the owner's manuals. 

LL - NY


> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:59:29 -0400
> From: "Brendan K. Walsh" <bkwalsh4201 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: 5KTQ-Runs!!-PW Lights Stay ON
> To: "Ti Kan" <ti at amb.org>, "L DC" <ldc007usa at yahoo.com>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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> 
> > The power windows and sunroof continues to work after you shut off 
> the
> > ignition, until you open the driver's door.  Until then the 
> switch
> > lights are supposed to stay on.
> >snip<
> 
> funny about the windows, is that the same on all audi's of that 
> vintage? My
> first coupe(an 86) the radio always had power, but i don't recall 
> about the
> windows...
> 
> regards
> Brendna
> 
> "If God had intended us to walk he wouldn't have invented roller 
> skates."
> Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.
>