[s-cars] wonky temp gauge

[Douglas Fifield]

Profuse is good, David.  I always enjoy your posts.

D.

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:31 PM, David Forgie <forgied at shaw.ca> wrote:
> Douglas: You know, I thought about saying that the CC heat has to be on but
> then figured
> that it was obvious.  But you are right, it wasn't (obvious).  Thanks for
> the addition.
>
> I trust you don't think "profuse" is a bad thing.  The resources are out
> there and I know
> where they are.  I just like to share/ point people to them whenever
> possible or
> needed.
>
> Dave F.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com>
> Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008 1:16 pm
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] wonky temp gauge
> To: David Forgie <forgied at shaw.ca>
> Cc: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>, kirkham.ron at gmail.com
>
>> Just an added comment to Dave's profuse advice above.  To
>> get an
>> accurate reading on channel 51 of the HVAC head, the climate system
>> has to be turned on (press the "auto" key before accessing channel
>> 51).
>>
>> My two bits.
>>
>> D.
>>
>> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 12:57 AM, David Forgie
>> <forgied at shaw.ca> wrote:
>> > Ron: Most likely your problem is the Multifunction Temperature
>> Switch (MFTS).
>> >
>> > Information about the purpose of the MFTS in an AAN vs a 3B is
>> discussed here:
>> >
>> > http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/148742.phtml
>> >
>> > You can confirm that your problem is the MFTS by checking the
>> coolant temp against
>> > Channel 51 on the Climate Control data.  If Ch 51 says 89
>> deg C and your gauge says
>> > something a lot lower, then its the MFTS (which is really the
>> temp gauge sender).  If
>> > Ch 51 also reads low, then your thermostat is stuck open.
>> >
>> > Accessing the Climate Control is done by following the
>> instructions here:
>> >
>> > http://www.audiworld.com/tech/int5.shtml
>> >
>> > Once you have it figured out and it is the MFTS, the Part No.
>> is beside No. 16 in
>> > the diagram in this link:
>> >
>> > http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/193770.phtml
>> >
>> > A MFTS replacement DIY is available at:
>> >
>> > http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/56799.phtml
>> >
>> > Hope that helps.
>> >
>> > Dave F.
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Douglas in MN
>> 95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
>> 73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank
>>



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Douglas in MN
95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank