Re: weekend...help!!!/Update

[Mike <mac50@columbia.edu>]

On Sun, 12 May 1996 PDQSHIP@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 96-05-12 18:12:13 EDT, you write:
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> >UPDATE:  This morning, started the car--battery, ABS, brake warning lights
> >all on.  Voltmeter about 10-12.  No increase in voltage with revving. 
> >Turned car off, checked under the hood and a belt was missing.  I don't
> >know what belt this is.  Being new to the Audi, I'm sure someone can help.
> >This was the belt from the engine toward a component on the right (as you
> >face the windshield)--looked to me like the alternator.  (Is that where
> >its located on an 89 100??)  No garages open on Sunday, so I plan on
> >taking it to the dealer tomorrow.  Is it safe to drive the car 1-2 miles? 
> >
> >
> 
> On the right looking toward the rear of the car is the A/C compressor (next

Sorry, my mistake...it was the left side, not the right side.

> to under the radiator).....  To the left is the alt (next to under exhaust
> manifold)...   If it starts drive it.   The A/C compressor needs not be
> hooked up, and would suspect, bad anyhow...  Sounds like an alternator
> prollum to me...
> 
> scott 
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