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Re: Yes, but *which* relay? / FP cutout



Huw Powell writes:
> OK, someone explain this, maybe I don't have a red line cutout?  Today I
> "accidentally" flew right past the sensible guidelines printed on my
> instruments and that needle got to at least 7000 before I realised that
> there was a second gear I could use... no shut off.  82 coupe doesn't
> have this nifty safety feature?

No, your 82 coupe does not have a rev-limiter.  The rev limiter
is only on cars with the digital ignition systems (e.g., UrQ,
84 and later turbo cars, 85 and later 4Ks).

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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