Re: quattro-digest V4 #3538

[knotnook@traverse.com]

Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:49:08 EST 
From: Fourkguy@aol.com 
Subject: Buying 874KSQ
Looks like I will buy 87 4KSQ I saw today. 140k mi. 
Desperately seeking advice / comments / BTDT.
Paint job is recent and crummy IMO. Very shiny but has enamel look. Also 
masking some rust. Engine runs smooth, appears free of oil / vacuum leaks and 
idles low and steady. Tranny / clutch are new and feel good. New exhaust - 
sounds quiet. Buzz from fuel pump, sounds fairly steady. Recently had front 
end work, tie rod ends without alignment. Steering is very tight and 
responsive although wheel is off center. Also a hum / tire squeal can be heard 
at certain steering position. I believe you guys have said alignment is 
extremely important on a Q. Am assuming that is the cause of the squeal. Also 
switched diff lock to #1 position. Aside from not releasing for quite some 
time, the squeal I referred to in the steering held constant until diff lock 
finally released (took a while).
Electricals seemed pretty good. Gauges, windows, sunroof, power locks and 
mirrors all functioning. Cruise is dead. Hope it's a pedal switch. Headliner 
is worn in a few places, especially at the sunroof (what kind of job is this 
replacement?) Black Quattro seats are worn - especially driver's. Anyone have 
black interior? Leather? 
Water Temp warning light flashes constantly, although gauge seems good. Faulty 
sensor? 
There was a four wire plug hanging loose in the trunk - long cable with three 
female, one male connector. What is this?
Any advice, warnings, blessings will be greatly appreciated. Would not be 
considering this car if I did not have you guys to depend on.
Thanks,
Jeff
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I'd bet the long wire is for trailer lights, Jeff.  Three females and one
male is a common combination for license light,  right and left turns and a
ground.

Both of my 86 4kcsq's take quite a while (like a minute or two) to
disengage the central diff lock.  My 5kcstq clicks out of engagement much
more quickly.

Kneale Brownson