It's getting chilly in here.....

[Huw Powell]

> I recall that being the way Audi designed the vent system to work in a 4KQ. 
> The defrost, floor, and outboard dash vents are the only ones that are 
> temperature controlled.  Those big vents in the middle -the ones that would 
> really be useful in keeping you warm- are for fresh air only.

That is quite correct.  The type 81/85 cars (4k models and coupes GT) 
are all like that.   Fresh air only to the center vent.

I fixed mine while changing the dashboard, but unfortunately I was out 
of film while I did it:

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/dashboard.htm#duct

>>So I've started using the heat in my 4kcsq on a regular basis, and
>>i've decided it's time to take a look at the center dash vents. They
>>will only blow cold(fresh) air, regardless of how the thermostat is
>>set or the vents are positioned. I think it may be one of the control
>>cables is disconnected or broken. Sound correct? If so were do i need
>>to start loooking. I didn't want to tear the dash apart with out
>>getting some second opinions first.

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Huw Powell

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