Re: 5000 questions

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

mjammann@ibm.net writes:
> The 5000 has a couple of small problems that I could use some advice on
>  The middle yellow display light came on yesterday w/ a goofy looking glyph
> which looks like a flask, with a couple of jets squirting out the top and to
> the
> sides.  Any idea what this is supposed to mean?

Windshield washer fluid level is low.  Your owner's manual should have
a page explaining what all the symbols mean.

> Also, the dash lights do not work.  I saw the recommendation in a FAQ to
> check
> the glovebox light and the license plate light bulbs. Sure enough neither of
> these
> lights work, but the bulbs are good.  Also the fuse is good, and the
> flashers, which
> are on the same fuse, work.  Any advice as to where to look next?

Check the wires harness that goes through the trunk hinge.  One or more
of the wires may be broken.

> I tried removing the two screws
> above the guage cluster
> but the cluster didn't seem to be loose.

No, but in order to remove the cluster you should also remove the column
switch assembly.  To do that you must remove the steering wheel too.
The steering wheel is fastened by a 24mm nut.  To access the nut you must pull
off the horn cover (be careful, pull firmly but gently at the same time.
The clips inside might break).  After removal of steering wheel, you can
then remove the columns switch assembly.  There is a hole under it that you
insert a philips screwdriver at an angle to loosen a clamp and then you can
slide the switch off.

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