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Re: A4Q bugs



Steven Kim wrote:
> 
>      I've had similar problems with my A4Q.
> 
>         1. The radio gets louder as I'm turning down the volume
> 
>         2. There's a clunking sound in the engine bay going over bumps
> 
>         3. Squeaking in the driver side B-post.  The dealer (Essex Sports
>            Cars) sprayed silicone on it everytime I complained.  The noise
>            would disappear and then come back once I got home.
>         4. Poor FM reception - local station signals keep getting cut off
> 
>         5. With the AC on, I'll occassionaly hear crackling noises from the
>            fuse box area (maybe bad relays)
> 
>         6. Turn signal light will not shut off (stalk returns to center).
>            The only way to get it to shut off is to shut the car off and
>            wait at least 30 seconds before starting again.
> 
>         7. Last saturday during the downpour in central NJ, my defogger
>            decided to shut off (climate control panel showed that the
>            defogger and AC compressor was still on).  I pressed the
>            defogger button several times, no go.  I had to stop in the
>            middle of the road (stopping all traffic behind me since there
>            wasn't a shoulder) and shut the car off and wait until the
>            system reset itself.
> 
> 
>      P.S.  Has anyone tried to Scotchgard the cloth fabric? If you did,
>            did you notice any color changes in the fabric?


I Notice a bizarre FM Reception drop, every 10 seconds or so for about 2 
seconds in length in my new A4Q.  This happens with only some stations 
which makes it seem evem more weird.  Good Luck!