Re: Well Hellooo

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Bob_Beach@notes.amdahl.com wrote:
> 
> Hello Audi Maniacs!  First let me apologize for the length of this message.
> I'm just excited to be here.  I love my new Audi!
 
Great!

> I'm a previous lister who has returned after a short hiatus. I stopped
> originally because you guys just talk, and talk, and talk.  I couldn't get
> any work done!  Plus, my '85 4k wasn't interesting enough to mention! (Ha!)
 
Well nothing's changed!  But you will find that there's plenty of talk
about '85 4k's!

> Anyway - I'm a proud new owner of a '93 90CS (I know, I know, not a Q, but
> maybe next time) - green w/ tan interior - 49k miles - great condition!
> I paid $12.9k - down from $15.9k - is that remotely good?  I was pretty
> smitten with the car, so I wasn't concentrating much on the cost (i know,
> dumb).
 
$12.9k is a reasonable price if it's in very good condition.  $15.9k is
too high.

> There was a few things they needed to fix, (back drive side window motor
> replace - reprogram stereo - install engine kill device) but all in all,
> everything is perfect. There are a few items you guys can help me with:
 
-Back driver's side window motor--what's wrong with it?  Doesn't sound
like something that should be broken just yet.
-Install engine kill device--the '93 90CS has an alarm with (I believe)
an ignition kill.  Doesn't your car have remote locks?  If so, I guess
there's an easy way to tell--roll down driver's window, stand outside
car (with door closed) and lock to arm the alarm, wait 30 seconds or so,
unlock and open the driver's door from the inside.  Now the alarm will
(should) sound.  It's *loud*, I hope you have understanding (or at least
trusting) neighbors.  Try to start the car, I don't think it will.

>      The 4th thing I had on my list was this chirp sound from 3rd to 4th
> gear shift.  It's like nothing I've heard before. The dealership mechanic
> lubed this/that and thought he had cured the problem. But I can still hear
> it.  Any ideas??  (I only have a 2 month warrenty - I need to find out
> problems now, before it runs out! :)

Never heard of this one--automatic transmission or manual?  If manual
transmission, does the sound come while you actually shift or after
you've moved the shifter and are letting the clutch out?

>      Also, the Owners man. mentions something about turning the key in the
> lock and holding it in the lock position, which should close the sunroof. I
> felt stupid standing there waiting for something to happen.  Is this a
> special option, or Q option that I don't have?

hmmmm....I don't think this is an option on mine.  It is an option on
later cars, definitely on the A4, but I'm not sure about the 90.  Are
you sure your owner's manual is the right one for your car?

>      Also, noticed that the trunk light is missing (the wires are there).
> What's up with that?  Can I get this replacement easily?
 
The fixture is missing?!  This shouldn't be too hard to get from your
dealer.

> Again sorry to take up so much of your time.  I look forward to your
> replies.
> Regards,
 
Congrats on the purchase!  You've got a great car.
BTW, there should be a little card in the back of the warranty booklet
or maintenance booklet that you can send to Audi for change of
ownership--do this, there is a recent recall relating to the catalytic
converter, and sending in the card will let Audi know who to send the
recalls to.

> -Audibob in CA
> '93 90CS

-- 
Elliott

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