80Q - Strange Warning Lights

[Tom Love]

About one hour after I responded to your original post my warning lights
started glowing. My belt is on there so I'd guess you guys know what I'm
doing tomorrow. I can't complain though. I think I got about 125k out of
this set of brushes.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff" <80q at jp77.com>
To: <audi at humanspeakers.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>; <jim_haseltine at ntlworld.com>;
<theloves at localaccess.com>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: 80Q - Strange Warning Lights


> When I went out to look at my alternator, the problem became much
clearer...
>
> No Alternator Belt!!!
>
> A little sweat, a little blood, a little skin and half a fingernail later
I
> now have a new belt.
>
> Damn it's tight in there!!!
>
> I am actually surprised that I was able to drive with no alternator as
long as
> I did. It was at least 20 minutes with headlights, wiper and A/C on.  I
guess
> it's a good thing I replaced the battery a month ago.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>
> I was Quoting Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>:
>
> >
> > > Last night, while driving, the following lights came on and have
stayed on:
> >
> > >
> > > Coolant Warning Light - Blinks
> > > Brake Warning Light - Blinks
> > > Parking Brake Light
> > > Battery Light
> > >
> > > Does anyone know what this is an indication of ??
> >
> > Alternator not charging... your brushes are probably worn down.  They
> > are integral with the voltage regulator, can be replaced or get a whole
> > new unit.  Some new stainless steel screws to remount it would be a good
> > idea, too.  (It's on the back of the alternator)
> >
> > -- 
> > Huw Powell
> >
> > http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi
> >
> > http://www.humanthoughts.org/
> >
>
>
>