[V8] 90 V8Q Bose speaker repair

[Buchholz, Steven]

... thanks Rich!  Yes, I know ... that is why I used the word
"investigate" ... 

Since both of my cars are '91s it isn't an issue for me, but I know that
if I owned a 1990 model I would be raising the issue with the NHTSA.  As
far as I know the 1990 Audi V8 Quattros used exactly the same stereo as
the 1991, with the same Audi part number for the rear deck speakers.  As
I have stated before, it seems to me that anyone who is concerned that
this problem may affect them as well ought to contact the NHTSA and
submit a problem report.  I just checked the site and see that there
were two people who submitted reports back in 2001 ... perhaps a few
more reports might get some action ... here's a link:

	
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/complain/complaintsearch.cfm

... the campaign ID number for the 1991 models is: 01V324000

... it turns out that I've had a couple of front speakers lose amps
lately ... in one case I suspect that a catastrophic failure might well
have occurred if I had left the unit installed and powered up ... 

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
> The recall was only for the 91 V8Q, I tried thru my friend at 
> a dealer, but 
> couldn't get it done.  There are so many 90V8Qs, thats why it 
> was only for 
> the 91 models.  Now, I have to get a new power antenna.
> 
> >
> >... thanks for the post on the speaker repair from Bose ... 
> I have been
> >tempted to go this way myself ... perhaps I'll go through with it now
> >...
> >
> >... the thing I wanted to point out is that if you are 
> having a problem
> >with the rear speakers you may want to investigate the recall ... you
> >may be able to get the job done for free ...