[s-cars] New Guy Q's

[Larry]

I'm just curious if the OP has checked voltage at the bulbs, it should be at least 13.1 V or so or there may be a bad ground or bad wiring. OP may want to relay the bulbs (short term) and/or also consider Toshiba 9012 HIR bulbs from powerbulbs.com. Pretty respectable light output, even if its not quite up to HID levels.

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On Dec 21, 2011, at 4:53 PM, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Dan,
> 
> For the low beams keep the S6 housing. Replace the glass with Euro lenses
> and add a HID kit. Euro lenses available from 034 Motorsport or ES maybe. I
> got my HID kit from this online source...
> 
> http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddm_kit.html
> 
> There was no need to defeat the bulb out sensors.
> 
> Tony
> 96 S6
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: December-20-11 11:38 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] New Guy Q's
> 
> Hi guys, Dan P from Cleveland checking in.  I've been lurking and have
> learned a lot from you guys. It is time for me to introduce myself and throw
> a couple of questions out there. My car is a 1995.5 S6 Avant, Wht/blk, 148k,
> chipped and some rough body spots, but all there and a TON of fun to drive.
> I've got new Dunlop snows on it, ready to rock. I learned to drive in a
> 100LS, been thru a few foxs', 5000s, coupe's etc, but had the most fun in
> one of our Neckarsulm sisters, my 89 944 Turbo track car.  A few years back
> I parted out a 95 S6 sedan, blk/blk, (rear hit) and decided I wanted a wagon
> version.  It is impossible to find a 6 passenger 5 speed car nowadays that
> fits a tall guy. Man, I love these heated Recaros!  I steer clear of Audi
> automatics, so these S cars are a real treasure.  The questions-
> 
> 
> 
> What is the best fix for these dim (xenon?) low beams? I have housings from
> an A6 I can swap out, is that better? How much wire splicing is involved?
> Anybody want the take offs?
> 
> 
> 
> Any clue why my car locks when I pop the trunk/hatch? I did put a new hatch
> on (rust) but I am certain I got all the wires right, except the two grounds
> (brown) are indistinguishable. My pal with S6 history said one of his did
> that too.  Hmmm..  I've got an aftermarket Clifford alarm system (I told my
> kids it was a big red dog sensor) maybe it is to blame. 
> 
> 
> 
> I've got a drivable 94 100CS avant I picked up for parts (needs trans) but
> it is too nice to scrap. I can't get the radio to come out of safe mode.
> I've followed the instructions about pushing buttons simultaneously, and
> holding them, but I must be off because nothing happens. Any tips? 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance, I'm sure there will be more. 
> 
> 
> 
> Dan P
> 
> Avon, OH
> 
> 
> 
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