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Re: S4 Trip computer - reading inst mpg not bar



sdF writes:

 > I'm having a tough time finding anyone familiar with the trip computer in a
 > '92 S4. I'm having a strange problem....
 > 
 > Trip computer works properly, and the upper left markings say "bar" which
 > should have that section reading boost pressure. However, the actual numbers
 > correspond to "instantaneous MPG" which is what that portion of the gauge
 > would read in a normally aspirated car.
 > 
 > I have checked the Bentley diagnostic and the test shows it is set for the 5
 > cylinder turbo... how can I get this to read bar, like it should?
 > 
 > BTW, I took it to the dealer and they said it was reading in pounds, not
 > bar... ummmmm, no..... the numbers go down when I step on it and frequently
 > go above 40 when coasting...

I'm not sure about this, but does anyone else think that this sounds
like the S4 computer has been replaced with one from a 100CS? Is this
even possible?

David