[V8] Investing in our V8Q

[Maurice Greven]

There is a recall on the Bose speakers in a '93.. Check with the audi
dealer.. Nothing cheaper than free!!

Maurice

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Ralph Cook
> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 8:44 AM
> To: V8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] Investing in our V8Q
> 
> 
> Fellow listers,
> I have finally decided to keep my 1993 V8Q which I have owned 
> for seven years. What can I say, The car is good, it is safe 
> and ...addictive. I plan to have the Head gaskets replaced to 
> stop an oil leak. Once I committed to this 
> expenditure the rest seemed like a logical move.
> That gasket replacement seems pretty straight forward. There 
> are other nagging issues 
> about which I seek your collective advice and experience.
> 
> The Bose stereo system. The right front door speaker wil 
> "pop" after five minutes of operation. I intend to replace 
> that speaker only. This may be an indicator that the rest of 
> the speakers are about to go.
> 
> The trip odometer has not functioned since I have owned this 
> car. I recently read where a lister 
> had addressed this without trashing the instrument cluster. 
> Is this feasible?
> 
> The check engine light has been intermittently coming on and 
> then going out. 
> This seems to be unrelated to speed or other influences. I am 
> told that it may be an electrical connection near the exhaust 
> system. What else would cause this light to have a seven year 
> life of its own? re-setting the codes is a fix that lasts 
> about three miles.
> 
> I would appreciate any input you may have.
> 
> Ralph Cook
> 1993 V8Q
> 2001 A6 4.2
> 1994 Toyota P/U
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