[V8] Re: maiden voyage

Dave Head v8q at bellsouth.net
Fri Feb 11 09:31:53 EST 2005


Have to ask the list - my ETKA is down for now...

z1sales at z1auto.com wrote:

>Is there a part number for that spiral spring?  Going to see if my parts place carries it before I
>start delving into things :)
>
>Adam
>Z1 Performance
>www.z1auto.com
>631-863-3820
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Dave Head
>To:  Z1 Performance <z1sales at z1auto.com>
>Sent: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:13:20 -0500
>Subject: Re: maiden voyage
>
>If you have access to Vagcom you can read the codes and reset them. If 
>the battery is changed in the car it can trip the light, but it goes out 
>after 3 minutes. Could be an issue with the spiral spring in the 
>steering wheel, which is freaking expensive at 300 bucks. Could be 
>causing the horn issue too. Got to be real careful removing the sriral 
>srping or you'll trash it. Also check with a dealership and see if the 
>air bag recall was ever done - they add an extra ground wire.
>
>Fogs - I believe they have their own relay, but power is also controlled 
>through the high beams.
>
>Brake pad light - is a closed ground circuit to the front brakes only. 
>If you have both sides connected to the sensors or bypassed (and its 
>still lit), then there is a break somewhere else. Best thing then is to 
>bypass it at the instrument cluster. I can look up the 
>connection/circuit data for you if you decide to do this.
>
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>Z1 Performance wrote:
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>>About to embark on the drive home...wish me luck!
>> 
>>BTW, couple quick questions if I may (I owe you a nice gift for all 
>>your help with he car BTW!)
>> 
>>1. airbag light/horn not working - I know you told me what to look for 
>>once before but I cannot find the email.  Any pointers?  Part number I 
>>should order?
>>2. fogs not working - I checked the fuse, and it seems ok, but none of 
>>them work (front/rears) - is there one master relay for them all?
>>3.brake pad light is still on - we did the front pads, but will tackle 
>>rears tomorrow night
>> 
>>I "think" that's all - again, you have been a major help Dave, I 
>>really appreciate it.
>> 
>>Adam
>>Z-1 Performance, Inc.
>>www.z1auto.com <http://www.z1auto.com>
>>(631)863-3820 Tel.
>>(631)863-3821 Fax
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