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Warning Light & fault codes



In message <01BC5E30.1289E780@p21.pm-4.pm.dimcom.net> Gary Bracken writes:

> OK.  Since my frustration with not understanding is now at a higher level than
>  fear of exposing my ignorance, what is a "bomb?"

Brake pressure accumulator.  Has around 20-30 pedal assists stored in it - if 
unscrewed without being discharged (by 30 _FULL_ brake pedal depressions) has 
nasty habit of behaving in a bomb-like manner.  Hence "bomb".

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club