RE: Smoking dashes...

["Dan Sinclair" <sinclair@prospro.com>]

Wouldn't a big blade lever switch work better?  I've seen them advertised
for high-end stereo systems and such.  Designed to be wired inline in a
battery cable.  Probably be a little more expensive than the "pull-it"
method, but you might be able to wire it in a more handy locale.  Just a
thought.  In fact, I might just look into that for my car...  One of those
customizations you'd hope you never have to use... =)

Take care,

Dan Sinclair
1988 Audi 90, 69K mi.
Photo and details online at:
http://131.107.68.28/a4.org/registry/details.asp?car=761

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Subject: Smoking dashes...


> "What the @#$%%", says I and then I start to smell smoke. Ohh SH*T!

For years, I've made it a point to leave the ground terminal on the battery
loose enough so that I can pull it off without any tools.  In the case of my
Ur-Q and 200q, this also means leaving off the screws that hold the rear
seat
bottom in place as the battery's under the seat.

This way, when the smoke appears, I can cut power to the whole car
immediately, then take my time to figure out what's wrong.  Not a perfect
solution but effective and cheap...

JG