[s-cars] is my AC dead?

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/3/2005 10:17:31 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
lebakken1 at netzero.net writes:

The  recirculate air mode for this cc system can only be engaged with the AC  
on. Being in snowy Seattle just like Alvin, my AC would not turn on either  
(>41F). The other morning, this meant that the school bus I followed for  
several blocks pumped my car full of diesel fumes, and I could not do a thing  
about it.




Yeah, that is a pain in the butt... especially considering the fact that  
there are more and more of the light duty diesel trucks running around.   Getting 
stuck behind one of those in traffic can be an eye watering  experience.
 
However, if you've ever owned an Audi with a broken recirc flap spring  (I've 
had 3 now... 2 200's and my S4) you'll soon find out that having the flap  
closed isn't a solution either.  A closed recirc flap (in the winter) traps  the 
moisture inside the car, and quickly results in a fogged up car that  
heat/defrost alone won't cure.
 
That one is kind of a no-win situation.  BUT, that's why Audi gave us  so 
much power... to quickly pass the offending source of stink.
 
Dave