[s-cars] disabling the servotronic on C5 biturbo

[Abe Berman]

Forwarding this to the list for my friend Keith.  Anyone know the answer?

Incidentally, this car is pretty sweet!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Keith Franchetti <skidfranc at gmail.com>
Date: Sep 9, 2008 8:55 PM
Subject: disabling the servotronic on C5 biturbo
To: s-car-list at audifans.com


Hi All-

I thought I was getting out.  Have 2 '91 200TQs up for sale.  '96 A6
sold.  New Saab.  Thought I was moving on.  Then at S-Fest I had to go
and drive a biturbo A6 with Abe Berman.  Let's just say I came hojme
with an aching in my heart.  Found one on my local craigslist here in
VT.  Ming blue, with onyx interior.  Chipped.  Another car loan later,
and I see I may never be done with these cars.

First, what is the best list to post a question?  I see there is the
biturbo S4 list.  But I'm thinking THIS is where the guts and brains
of this whole site are.

Anyway, so does anybody have any idea where the hell the relay is for
the servotronic steering on this thing?  It's my only complaint with
the car so far.  Steering is too featherlight.  I found one post by
somebody describing the relay being under the dash right below the
steering column, but I can't find anything.  I can't even see how to
remove that plastic panel.  By the way, it's an '01 if that matters
much.

Also, anyone know when timing belt is due on these engines?  Thanks
for the help!

Keith