Re: MORE PROBLEMS ON MY 4KS

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

    Your problem is consistent with the alternator not charging. It could be
the belt, worn brushes, bad voltage regulator, blown diodes. It is most
likely the belt or worn brushes.
    I had the same symptoms on my '91 200q at 235k km. The alternator
brushes were worn. Thank goodness for the voltmeter; the source of the
problem was not evident from the idiot lights. It seemed like half the
warning lights lit up!
    I notice on the S4 that Audi has thoughtfully replaced the voltmeter
with a handy-dandy analog clock. Brilliant move!

HTH

Fred Munro
'91 200q  248k km
-----Original Message-----
From: BSegers <BSegers@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1998 4:24 PM
Subject: MORE PROBLEMS ON MY 4KS


>I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKE LIGHT
>COOLANT LIGHT AND ONE MORE THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER RIGHT NOW CAME
>ON. I noticed that the voltemeter was registering a little low
>is this the Alternator going bad or is another problem
>the car started fine twice after the lights started flashing
>if it is the alternator can anyone give some helpful hints on replacing the
>alternator on a 4 cylinder 4k with AC,
>ps the belt is fine
>