Re: 5ktq bar ?'s

["Arun Rao" <rao%frisbee@frisbee.pixar.com>]

On Feb 22, 11:12am, Andrew Shea wrote:
> Subject: 5ktq bar ?'s
>   To all,
>
> 	I've been driving my 5000cs quattro for a couple of days.  Now I
> have a few questions.  I believe there is something wrong with my
> trip/functions computer.  When I start the engine, isn't the bar meter
> supposed to read 1?  Isn't one equal to an atmosphere?  The highest bar
> reading I can get is 1.2, and that is under full throttle.  However, I
> do not believe there is anything wrong with the engine/turbo because the
> car seems quite fast.  Of course, ( this doesn't mean I'm not going to call
IA)
> Usually the bar meter will read .5.

	Your car appears to be behaving normally except that you should
	be reading 1.3-1.4 at full throttle.  More knowledgeable folks
	than I could probably answer your pressure question .. probably
	has to do with where the pressure sensor is located.

> 	Also, the mpg reading remained around 22mpg but when I filled up
> I only averaged 18mpg (keep in mind that I was getting used to the car
> during this period).

	Common malady ... my '85 5000ST suffers from it, too.  Apparently
	there's an adjustment of some sort you can make to the computer,
	but I've never bothered.

> 	Third, I can not get the computer to reset.

	Mine occasionally goes into some weird mode and I can't get it
	to do anything.  Try disconnecting the battery and connecting
	it back again: always works with mine.

	Hope that helps -- good luck!

	-Arun