Re: '93 90S Fan speed

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Jim_Bresee@idx.com wrote:
> 
> To:   quattro
> Howdy,
> 
> My '93 90S has an interesting new habit.  The heat/AC fan does not function
> on the first two fan speeds, but works fine on the highest two settings.
>  
> 
> I pulled the radio and the covers off the switch mechanism, and I can't see
> anything that is obviously wrong with the fan speed switch.  Although, I
> haven't disconnected the cables for the temperature and vent control and
> pulled the whole unit, so I may be missing something.
> 
> Anybody have any thoughts on this?  Something I should look for?

Could there be a resistor pack somewhere?  That would probably be in the
control unit.  Maybe someone with the manual control can help out here?

> Also, I just received my AllData CD for the car and I must say I'm
> underwhelmed  I tried to pull wiring information on the switch and it's
> pretty useless.  The other procedure I plan on doing soon is the front
> rotors/brake pads, and the AllData information is skimpy, or for other
> models.  The sum total of the break pad replacement procedure reads
> something like:
> 1. Jack up the car
> 2. Remove the wheel
> 3. Replace the pads
> 4. Put the wheel back on
> 5. Test drive
> Helpful stuff.
 
Yea, the Alldata CD assumes a lot.  TSB's are useful, though, and every
once in a while I'll stumble across something that's very useful--wiring
tracks, etc.
Replacing the pads is deceptively easy, as long as you've got
needle-nose vice grips.  I just did them a few months ago, and the pads
were no problem.  Don't bother trying to get the rotors off unless you
have a torque wrench.  

> Finally, in the winter I purchased a pair of MXV4's without first
> consulting the list (bad move!).  If anyone out there is tempted to buy
> these, lay down and be still until the temptation passes.  I was amazed at
> how quickly these tires get up on a plane on a moderately wet road.  I wish
> my water ski boat planed as quickly.  These things are over sized tricycle
> tires.  Avoid them at all costs.
> 
> Regards,
> Jim

-- 
Elliott

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