Re: 90 cq 20v solutions and complaints

[Bob.Damato%starfleet.itc.snetlink.com@shrrsm.enet.qntm.com]

On Tue, 28 Feb 1995 michael@leds.enet.qntm.com wrote:
I think we must be brothers or something. We have had the same cars in 
the past and present, and have the same complaints.!

> dash vent air diverter flaps close). After running the complete Bently 
> diagnostic procedure and finding nothing, I took the car to an Audi dealer. 
> The mechanic said that they were all like that, but the service manager also
> found that hard to believe and called the Audi tech line. He was told
> that the owners manual is wrong and that there is, indeed, no way to get hot 
> air from the vents. That is the way the controller is programmed, and I 
> confirmed this by using the "flap position display function" in the diagnostic 
> 
I ran through the bently manual of diagnostics as well on the HVAC 
system, and it came with NO ERRORS. I went through the whole thing. I 
thought I was just stupid. (I still might be though...)


> 
> LIGHT BULBS IN THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH: Both burnt out within three weeks of
> purchase. These bulbs are on all the time, not just when the dash lights
> are on. I, as someone previously mentioned, disassembled the switch and 
> replaced the bulb. It is available at Radio Shack, part number 272-1092. They
> cost $1.49  for two,  vs $83.00 for a new switch.  

Same problems, same fix!  :)

> 
> There's no dead pedal for you left foot. I have ordered the parts from 
> a 95 90 and will see if they fit. 

Would be real interested if it works,  would love to get one as well! 
please let me know if it works, part #'s too if you can.


> 
> Unlocking or locking the trunk should unlock and lock the whole car's central
> locking system. The way it is now, you have to use the keys twice.....

If you go to the door first, it will unlock the trunk.. if your trunk 
lock is in the right position..
 
> 
> The cars springs are too stiff and shocks to soft. It bounces like a Cadillac
> when you come to a stop.

Hmmm.. this definately shouldnt be the case. Check the struts, may be 
bad, the car definately shouldnt handle like a waterbed. Mine is tight 
and firm..I think just perfect. (and it is stock)

Bob

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