a6
#31
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Re: a6
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
news:991121d24d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
> "Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
>> only
>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
>
> As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
> functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
> be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
>
>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
>
> anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
> given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
> when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
> default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
> in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
> time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
> at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
> spinning.
>
>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
>> service
>> done..
>
> A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
> service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
> started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
> VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
> (although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
> definitely not be long life.
>
> You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
> (or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
> tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
> If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
>
>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
>> good condition.
>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
>> i
>> would be will to but it off you
>
> In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
> reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
> than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
>
> It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
> usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
> have to charge postage.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage.
#32
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Re: a6
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
news:991121d24d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
> "Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
>> only
>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
>
> As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
> functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
> be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
>
>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
>
> anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
> given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
> when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
> default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
> in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
> time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
> at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
> spinning.
>
>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
>> service
>> done..
>
> A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
> service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
> started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
> VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
> (although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
> definitely not be long life.
>
> You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
> (or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
> tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
> If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
>
>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
>> good condition.
>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
>> i
>> would be will to but it off you
>
> In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
> reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
> than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
>
> It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
> usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
> have to charge postage.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage.
#33
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Re: a6
"Peter Bell" <peter@invalid.org.uk> wrote in message
news:991121d24d.peter@iyonix.earley.fourcom.com...
> In message <r3mdnVnk5b7vMxDeSa8jmw@karoo.co.uk>
> "Stef" <stefngina@stefngina.karoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
>> only
>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
>
> As others have said, this is correct - only the offside rear foglight is
> functional. This is, supposedly, safer because the brake lights should
> be more obvious when there's only a single fog.
>
>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
>
> anti-slip regulation (or the German equivalent, which Wolfgang has
> given. It's a simple form of traction control - it reduces engine power
> when the driven wheels start to lose traction. It is always on by
> default - you turn it off by pressing the button and a light comes on
> in the instrument console to warn you that it is disabled. The only
> time you might need to turn it off is when there is almost no traction
> at all, and the only way to make progress is to keep the wheels
> spinning.
>
>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
>> service
>> done..
>
> A 1999 car probably isn't equipped for long life service. Long Life
> service came in with the 2000 model year, construction of which
> started during 1999. This will be determined from the VIN - if the
> VIN is 4BYN 002888, or later, then it is eligible for long life service
> (although this is not necessarily activated). A 4BX.... VIN would
> definitely not be long life.
>
> You should find that the legends 'In1' or 'In2' come up in the odometer
> (or is it the digital clock?) when a service is due. As far as I can
> tell, the service interval should be 9,375 miles(15000kms) or 1 year.
> If you email me the VIN I should be able to confirm the details.
>
>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car in
>> good condition.
>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
>> i
>> would be will to but it off you
>
> In my experience, the Audi dealer price for printed manuals is very
> reasonable (I bought a 230 page manual for the newer Nav system for less
> than £6) - assuming that the manual is still available!
>
> It might be worth trying VAG Parts (http://www.vagparts.co.uk). They
> usually offer a signifiacnt saving over dealer prices, although they do
> have to charge postage.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
as for their pricing, I replaced both heated wing mirrors and bought them
from my local Audi dealer at £40 the pair.............vagparts want £60 +
postage.
#34
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Re: a6
Peter Bell wrote:
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
#35
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Re: a6
Peter Bell wrote:
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
#36
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Re: a6
Peter Bell wrote:
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
#37
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Re: a6
Peter Bell wrote:
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
Why would anyone want to do that?
If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as usual
to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in front all
the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was only one fog
light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the brake light even if
you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in traffic. Wrong use og
foglights has probably caused more accidents than correct use has prevented.
Jone T.
#38
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Re: a6
"Jone Tytlandsvik" <jone> wrote in message
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> Peter Bell wrote:
>> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
>> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
>> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
>
> Why would anyone want to do that?
> If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
> two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as
> usual to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in
> front all the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was
> only one fog light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the
> brake light even if you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in
> traffic. Wrong use og foglights has probably caused more accidents than
> correct use has prevented.
>
> Jone T.
>
>
Define correct use?
UK cars have always had 2 x rear fog lights, it's only recently we have seen
cars come with oinly 1 foglight, so we are used to having 2, and why are
most cars still pre-wired for 2.
If you think the use of no fog lights would allow you too see the brake
lights better then you need to re-take your test.
Foglights are there to allow you to see a car further ahead, when the brake
light is on it would normally be too late, especially in fog.
#39
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Re: a6
"Jone Tytlandsvik" <jone> wrote in message
news:7vWdnQ1I7_xgLRPeRVnyhA@lyse.net...
> Peter Bell wrote:
>> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
>> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
>> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
>
> Why would anyone want to do that?
> If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
> two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as
> usual to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in
> front all the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was
> only one fog light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the
> brake light even if you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in
> traffic. Wrong use og foglights has probably caused more accidents than
> correct use has prevented.
>
> Jone T.
>
>
Define correct use?
UK cars have always had 2 x rear fog lights, it's only recently we have seen
cars come with oinly 1 foglight, so we are used to having 2, and why are
most cars still pre-wired for 2.
If you think the use of no fog lights would allow you too see the brake
lights better then you need to re-take your test.
Foglights are there to allow you to see a car further ahead, when the brake
light is on it would normally be too late, especially in fog.
#40
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Re: a6
"Jone Tytlandsvik" <jone> wrote in message
news:7vWdnQ1I7_xgLRPeRVnyhA@lyse.net...
> Peter Bell wrote:
>> I was certainly able to do this on my A4 (B5), but as far as I can
>> tell, the cabling just wasn't present on my old A6 (my2000) and isn't
>> on my current RS6 or wife's A2.
>
> Why would anyone want to do that?
> If you drive behind a car with two foglights (japanese cars used to have
> two) you will notice that your side vision does not respond as good as
> usual to the brake light. You will have to focus your eyes on the car in
> front all the time to notice when the brake lights come on. If there was
> only one fog light, or even better; no foglight, you would notice the
> brake light even if you looked to the side as you sometimes have to do in
> traffic. Wrong use og foglights has probably caused more accidents than
> correct use has prevented.
>
> Jone T.
>
>
Define correct use?
UK cars have always had 2 x rear fog lights, it's only recently we have seen
cars come with oinly 1 foglight, so we are used to having 2, and why are
most cars still pre-wired for 2.
If you think the use of no fog lights would allow you too see the brake
lights better then you need to re-take your test.
Foglights are there to allow you to see a car further ahead, when the brake
light is on it would normally be too late, especially in fog.