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In message <v03110708b0ab84243c26@[206.106.147.12]> Phil and Judy Rose writes:

> Yes, I'm certainly aware of Audi's intent in the design of the accumulator.
> However I was proposing that accumulator pressure be released NOT when the
> engine stalls or dies, but after the ignition is switched off (we _need_
> another relay to worry about, right?). I would think having brake boost
> under **ignition-off** conditions isn't a high priority particularly _if_
> the alternative could extend significantly the useful life of the system.

I really wouldn't like that relay to fail at speed on the Autobahn, and I 
expect the German TUV would take the same view. 

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club