Trip computer info

[Grant Lenahan]

Well, there is a hack for this on Boxsters, whcih undoubtedly use VW derived
SW.
but I dont know.

Grant
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Thomsen" <rajemez at valornet.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 7:14 PM
Subject: Trip computer info


> I bought a 2006 Audi A6, and have been looking at the owner manual. It
> shows a switch at the end of the windshield wiper control arm that
> changes the display for a trip computer, displaying the instantaneous
> fuel consumption, distance to go, etc. It also says that, if you push
> the checkup button, you can set a warning if your speed goes over the
> current limit.
>
> My A6 does not have those switches at the end of the wiper control arm,
> and the speed warning does not appear to work, so it appears that that
> option did not come with my car.
>
> However, I really doubt that they would put different software in for
> the various options. So I suspect that if I went into the wiring, I
> could find out how to add my own switches to make these functions work
> in my car. Does anyone know if this is true?
>
> I have been thinking of ordering the Bentley manual on CD for my
> computer, which is supposed to include wiring diagrams. This would
> answer such questions, I suppose. Does this "repair manual" on CD
> contain the same information as the Bentley Service Manual book?
>
> Thanks for any tips you can provide.
>
> Richard Thomsen
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