Scraped knuckles..

[SOP8920@Siena.edu]

Hi folks,
   After my morning class today, I decided to take advantage of the gorgeous
sunshine and fix a few minor things on the Q:
(1) New Alternator Belt (w/new star-bolt on alternator)
(2) Replaced Crankcase Ventilation hose
(3) re-taped the leaky windscreen washer nozzles.

Many cuts, burns, and scrapes later.. the alternator belt's screams for mercy
are finally silent. I can now drive with the climate control on and use the
rear-defroster. I can sleep easy at night..the demons are at rest. :) 

Just thought I'd share a mostly sucessful Audi-afternoon with everyone. 
Why mostly sucessful? I get in the car to go out and grab a bite to eat.. 
and the diagnostic display lights up with the brake pad warning light. 
My Q is taunting me.  Is "Sense of Humor" an option? If so, how do I disable
it?

Have a great weekend folks and be safe. 
                               -Osman Parvez
                                89 200q (157K miles)
                                Siena College
                                Albany NY