re More newbie 90Q questions

["Smith, Kirby A" <kirby.a.smith@lmco.com>]

".andrewnewman" <andnew@bellatlantic.net> asked:

I have two other minor problems.

#1- The sunroof is not operating properly. When I close it, it continues
past its closed position and goes into tilt mode. Other tilt/slide
sunroof cars I've had need two seperate depressions of the sunroof
switch-one to make it close and a second one to make it tilt.
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It should stop.  You might want to look into the microswitches, wherever
they are.
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#2-The coolant temp gauge occasionally will not come off its left side
stop even after driving for 10-15 minutes and then it will slowly start
to register a temp. Is this indicative of a problem with the cooling
system or just a finicky sensor?

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The multifunction sensor below the attachement of the upper radiator hose to
the engine may be bad, or its connector.  Likely corrosion of the connector.
It is feasible, but a pain, to replace these pins in the housing, or using a
replacement housing.  Its easier to add some wire at that time for future
work.  Replace the sensor if it is bad after fixing the connector.  Put a
drain hole in the bottom of the rubber boot.
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Reading this list has made me very paranoid about the reliability of my
1991 90Q. What is the general consensus regarding reliability of this
particular Audi? I love the car and I think it was a bargain for $7000,
with only 64K, fully loaded black/tan leather.

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I find reliability to be good, in the sense of getting you there and back.
However, if you want the car to remain "perfect," you need to replace things
now and then, and should expect to pay a kilobuck or two per year for the
pleasure of the car (more if your milage is high).

Kirby A. Smith   New Hampshire USA
1988 90q Titanium gray, 182 kmi
1988 90q Stone gray, 187 kmi 
1995 S6 Pearl effect, 82 kmi