quattro Digest, Vol 51, Issue 44

[Bill Shaw]

Yep,  sounds like the alt. 

Step 1:  Move lock carrier to service position.  See recent threads 
about sucky Audi design.

Bill
'99 a6qa (Lock carrier in service position)
> From: QUATTRO1869 at aol.com
> Subject: 2.7t producing just under 12 v
>  
> Ok, it sounds like an alternator.  I started the car and let it warm  up a 
> bit.  Gauges all normal(temp still low, not fully warmed) I  headed out, and 
> realized I forgot my wallet, so I returned home.  I left  the car running while I 
> was just gonna be in and out.  While home, I got a  phone call and was inside 
> for about 10 minutes.  I came out to my car and  got inside, instantly 
> smelled a burning electrical smell.  Look down at the  volt meter is a shade under 
> 12v...and goes lower when I turn on lights, heater,  etc.  Anyone had this 
> happen?  Sounds like an alternator to  me.  Theres about 85k on the motor.  Is it 
> an easy  job?  Can I do it without pulling the nose off?
> Thanks!
>
> Craig
> 1998  A4 2.7tq stage 2+, many other tricks
> 1992 Jeep Wrangler 4.0
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> Craig K.  Porter
> Gemini Services Group
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