[urq] Need some help

[Andrew B]

Oops, yeah it's an early build Ur Quattro.

Sorry for any confusion.

-Andrew


On 5/8/07, Bob <Bob at maxboostracing.com> wrote:
>
> Im assuming UrQ...
>
> 1) do the signals work? I agree, replace blinker relay
> 2) The crab or fuses is likely the culprit, dont rule out bulbs or
> wiring at the  bulbs either though.
> 3) Speedo cable wont help anything... check instrument cluster ground.
> If all ok, then gauge is binding, you can probably find replacement
> gauge easy enough
>
> Justin wrote:
> > All very common probs. on the 4000's
> >
> >  1.) Replace the blinker relay.
> >  2.) Headlight switch may be worn...replace or clean connection
> >  3.) Replace speedometer cable...
> >
> > Justin
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew B" <andrew.sb at gmail.com>
> > To: <urq at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 8:28 PM
> > Subject: [urq] Need some help
> >
> >
> >
> >> Hi again...
> >> I've found a great deal on a good car but am hoping to pre-emptively
> solve
> >>
> > a
> >
> >> few issues before I buy it.  I'm trying to gauge how complicated a fix
> >>
> > will
> >
> >> be.  The price is right (~4000), it's an early build, but there are a
> few
> >> things that are keeping it from passing inspection here, and that makes
> me
> >> nervous.
> >>
> >> 1) the blinkers don't work.  Nothing turns on when you flip the switch.
> >>
> >> 2) The headlights only work on high.
> >>
> >> 3) The tachometer "bounces" off idle.
> >>
> >>
> >> Any suggestions?  PO suggested it might be a ground strap, but with the
> >> early electronics I'm not sure how much of a handful I'd be getting
> into.
> >> Once it passes inspection I don't mind spending some time figuring
> things
> >> out, but I need those headlights and blinkers to work.
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance, I'm hoping I'll be able to get another coupe soon!
> >>
> >> -Andrew
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