More questions after A4 test drive...
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More questions after A4 test drive...
Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
A few things I noticed:
1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
wagon (no lag).
2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
A few new questions:
1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
every time I want to change the cabin temp.
3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
controller's DTC.
5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
types?
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
Doug Warner wrote:
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
> Spammers are VERMIN. Please kill them all.
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
Doug Warner wrote:
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
> Spammers are VERMIN. Please kill them all.
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
> Spammers are VERMIN. Please kill them all.
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
Doug Warner wrote:
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
> Spammers are VERMIN. Please kill them all.
> Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
> salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
> A few things I noticed:
> 1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
> wagon (no lag).
Beacause it's a N/A not a Turbo,
> 2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
It prob is, it has 250bhp and is 11 years newer than a 94 Volvo
> 3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
> the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
Buy a manual
> A few new questions:
> 1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
> instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
> Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
> Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
> they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
Dont't know tbh, but I am sure its still R&P
> 2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
> As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
> every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Yes hold down AUTO on the drivers side for 5 secs to swap between single or
dual control
> 3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
> via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, just press the ECON button,
> 4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
> the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
> controller's DTC.
Buy a VAG-COM and check for yourself
> 5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
> that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
> that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
God knows lol
> 6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
> types?
There is no "bose" stereo system as such, Bose refers to the speakers/AMP
not the headunit, and all Audi Head units play burnt CD's but none play MP3
yet, the new NAV+ has 2 x SDCARD slots for memory cards.
> To reply, please remove one letter from each side of "@"
> Spammers are VERMIN. Please kill them all.
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
In article <6rl861134vhca43oldld123q7m4evhavmu@4ax.com>,
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
In article <6rl861134vhca43oldld123q7m4evhavmu@4ax.com>,
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
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Re: More questions after A4 test drive...
In article <6rl861134vhca43oldld123q7m4evhavmu@4ax.com>,
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>Just dropped by the dealer to get some photos of a new A4 Avant. A
>salesperson convinced me to take a test drive (3.2 V6 & tip)
>
>A few things I noticed:
>1. Throttle response is a lot better than it is in my 94 Volvo turbo
>wagon (no lag).
>2. It seems to be quicker, or very close at least.
>3. The tip in manual mode seems to shift a bit faster than it did in
>the 2001's, but it's still sluggish.
>
>
>A few new questions:
>1. The sales person kept stressing that it has "SERVOTRONIC" steering
>instead of the lowly rack & pinion steering that "other" cars have..
>Now, I'm sure it still has R&P mechanicals, with variable assist..
>Does anyone know if the assist is via the usual hydraulics, or are
>they now using an electric motor, (As GM has for years now).?
It's still hydraulic. Servotronic is just their fancy name for
speed sensitive steering. I think it works quite nicely on my S4.
>2. Can the dual climate control be reprogrammed as single control?
>As a single driver, I really want to avoid adjusting two controls
>every time I want to change the cabin temp.
Not sure. However, I usually don't muck with the settings all that
often. I basically leave mine at 72 degrees and never touch it.
>3. Can the A/C be turned off, while maintaining automatic temp control
>via fresh air? (I only want to compressor to run when I want it to.)
Yes, you just hit the "Econ" button.
>4. Are all fault codes still available to owners? (I don't just mean
>the emissions-releated codes, I want to know the reason for ANY
>controller's DTC.
Should be but you will need a VAG-Tool (VAG-COM) to get access to
all of the system controllers. See http://ross-tech.com/vag-com/ for
additional details.
>5. Is the tire pressure monitoring system a direct measurement system,
>that displays the actual pressure in each tire, or an indirect system,
>that looks for wheel speed differences via the ABS sensors?
Can't help with that one.
>6. Does the Bose stereo system play music file CD's? If so, what
>types?
Haven't tried it but I think it should handle MP3's just fine.
>
- Charlie
'04 S4 MT6
'03 Passat 4-Motion Wagon
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