Re: 200q questions

["R. Shayne Pavlic'" <bcpi@arias.net>]

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>>would appreciate some help with some 200q (1990) questions:
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>>1.  anyone know how to disable the silly daytime running lights.  all
>lights
>>on when
>>     ignition is active, parking lights, taillights etc.  (yup, a canuck
>>car)


>Is there a fuse for this?  Also check to see if there is a relay between 
>the ignition and the lights that allow them to be on when the ignition is 
>on.  If there is just cut the wire(s) going from the relay to the lights.


 

>>2.  clock on dash led last number not working... it possible to replace at
>>reasonable cost?


Try an auto recyclers and see what they have.


>>3.  need shocks all round.  what's recommended by listers and approx. cost
>>of
>>     having someone else do the work.

Both Boge and Bilstiens make execellent shocks.  Easy to change, but remember to get an alignment after you do it.  Not sure on shock costs. 


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>>4.  have cracked headlight lens and trunklid portion of tail light lens on
>>drivers side.
>>     what good source, cost of same.

Again, try an auto recycler, like AAA small car world in Texas.


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>>5.  what do some decent Euro lights cost?


Not sure, but I have heard that they are about $700 a set.  The best thing to do is to just go and get some good H4/H1  bulbs.



>>6.  CV boots.  what do they cost and how big a job to install?

Not done it on an Audi before but I have on other FWD cars and it took about 35 min for one side.


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>>7.  sideview mirrors discoloured.  replacement cost?


If it is just the glass, get a new piece cut down at the glass shop.  Cost me about $13 to do this.  The glued it in and made it look factory perfect.  If it is the actual plastic black housing, try an auto recyclers (see Hemmings Motor News for parts yards) or go to the auto parts store and get some plastic reconditioner and try to return it to it's natural color.





HTH, Shayne.