Q's for Urq / Padl2win / Randy Welch / DaveyKid

LIRS6 · 04-01-2005, 05:03 AM

1) Urq / Padl2win / Randy Welch - posts suggest that you had the OnStar "fix" done - can you elaborate on what it entailed?

2) DaveyKid / Padl2win - ref PIAA Spark Blue fog lights...is the output of light significantly brighter than stock?

TIA

choppo · 04-01-2005, 05:24 AM

put out a diff color I am not sure there any brighter than stockers but,
They may put out a better light @ night.
I will know more after it quits raining here

sparkhill · 04-01-2005, 06:19 AM

I currently have my RS6 in for routine service and the RS6 tech came out and talked to me. He asked whether my OnStar was red and said that he can now permanently fix it.

He said that there are 5 different locations the OnStar system checks voltage levels and if any fluctuate out of the fairly tight tolerances that are set, the light will turn and stay red. There is a part that can be changed (he called it a DC converter) that is supposed to fix the problem. He said he ordered a number of the parts because he services several RS6's.

Interesting, I asked him how many RS6's came in for service and he said there were about 12 in the Reno area. Reno is a pretty small area and to have 1% of the total build here seemed odd to me. He also said that someone in Truckee, CA (pretty close to here) has two and one is painted the same blue color as the TT's.

I elected to stay red, but I'll find out more today or Monday and then post.

16 Wins · 04-01-2005, 08:05 AM

1) your dealer knows about the new directive...tell them ahead of time so they can order the parts

2) absolutely brighter...matches the xenon headlights

LIRS6 · 04-01-2005, 08:16 AM

16 Wins · 04-01-2005, 08:50 AM

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LIRS6 · 04-01-2005, 10:13 AM

UrQ · 04-01-2005, 10:41 AM

DaveyKid · 04-01-2005, 12:18 PM

the foglight on our cars are pretty much useless anyway, regardless of which bulb you have in there. Horrible beam pattern further exaserbated by the surrounding plastic trim of the front valance which cuts off the side light pattern "spray". Sooooo, I just went with a matching color!

choppo · 04-01-2005, 12:48 PM

make a peice of expanding metal to fit the whole enclosure and cut a hole for the light beam.
Or I wonder if 2 of the expanding plastic intercooler covers could be attached together and made to fit one side.
They look to be the same size all the way back so the hight should be right just attaching them securly would be the trick with ss brackets small ones.
I have access to a metal fab shop and could make a bracket but would have to buy 2 of both sides and bet there expensive to considering the are for a RS6.
Plus that would enable more air to the intcooler and that might be my driving force to get it done , More power from More air

04-01-2005, 05:24 AM	#2
choppo AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,895	Re: I installed the PIAA Spark Blue fog lights bulbs last night and tho they put out a diff color I am not sure there any brighter than stockers but, They may put out a better light @ night. I will know more after it quits raining here

04-01-2005, 06:19 AM	#3
sparkhill AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,439	D/C Converter replacement I currently have my RS6 in for routine service and the RS6 tech came out and talked to me. He asked whether my OnStar was red and said that he can now permanently fix it. He said that there are 5 different locations the OnStar system checks voltage levels and if any fluctuate out of the fairly tight tolerances that are set, the light will turn and stay red. There is a part that can be changed (he called it a DC converter) that is supposed to fix the problem. He said he ordered a number of the parts because he services several RS6's. Interesting, I asked him how many RS6's came in for service and he said there were about 12 in the Reno area. Reno is a pretty small area and to have 1% of the total build here seemed odd to me. He also said that someone in Truckee, CA (pretty close to here) has two and one is painted the same blue color as the TT's. I elected to stay red, but I'll find out more today or Monday and then post.

04-01-2005, 08:05 AM	#4
16 Wins AudiWorld Super User 2009 Audi A4 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,884	Re: Q's for Urq / Padl2win / Randy Welch / DaveyKid 1) your dealer knows about the new directive...tell them ahead of time so they can order the parts 2) absolutely brighter...matches the xenon headlights __________________ http://www.linkedin.com/in/billbussiere Ordered: 2012 Q5 Prestige (Daytona Gray), S Line, S Line Plus Current: 2009 A4 Avant, S Line,Sport, Prestige, Nav, Chipped and exhaust Past: RS6, S6 Avant, A6 Avant

04-01-2005, 08:16 AM	#5
LIRS6 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,133	Thanks - ref OnStar I'm scheduled for next week...was just curious what part(s) were involved __________________ badges Our new baby: 2003 RS6 Mugello w/STaSIS Motorsport Suspension, RNS-E 1979 Porsche 911SC Targa past: 2001 A6 4.2 1998 A6 2.8 Q 1996 A4 2.8 Q 1984 Ferrari Mondial 1983 Rabbit GTI - (Stage II turbo - what a pisser of a car!) 1979 Mazda RX-7 1977 Ford Capri II

04-01-2005, 08:50 AM	#6
16 Wins AudiWorld Super User 2009 Audi A4 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,884	here you go..straight from the invoice... Bulletin 05-02 Group 91 4BO-998-099-C Repair Kit 8EO-035-747 Battery __________________ http://www.linkedin.com/in/billbussiere Ordered: 2012 Q5 Prestige (Daytona Gray), S Line, S Line Plus Current: 2009 A4 Avant, S Line,Sport, Prestige, Nav, Chipped and exhaust Past: RS6, S6 Avant, A6 Avant

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04-01-2005, 10:13 AM	#7
LIRS6 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,133	super, thks again __________________ badges Our new baby: 2003 RS6 Mugello w/STaSIS Motorsport Suspension, RNS-E 1979 Porsche 911SC Targa past: 2001 A6 4.2 1998 A6 2.8 Q 1996 A4 2.8 Q 1984 Ferrari Mondial 1983 Rabbit GTI - (Stage II turbo - what a pisser of a car!) 1979 Mazda RX-7 1977 Ford Capri II

04-01-2005, 10:41 AM	#8
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04-01-2005, 12:18 PM	#9
DaveyKid AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,987	No brighter IMO. In fact, I think they are a bit dimmer but here's the deal, the foglight on our cars are pretty much useless anyway, regardless of which bulb you have in there. Horrible beam pattern further exaserbated by the surrounding plastic trim of the front valance which cuts off the side light pattern "spray". Sooooo, I just went with a matching color! __________________ Autobahn, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Road America, VIR, Laguna Seca, Gingerman, Grattan, Blackhawk, Daytona Int'l Speedway and The Nurburgring! 2004 Porsche 996TT X50 Speed Yellow 2007 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Silver 1995 BMW M3 Dakar Yellow Euro (Evo) 3.2L 2005 Mercedes S600 Black 2004 VW R32 Tornado Red (My Track Slut) 2007 Yukon XL Denali Summit White 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 "Scooter" "Setting the bar high enough so you all can walk under it"

04-01-2005, 12:48 PM	#10
choppo AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,895	Re: Ahhh ok, And I wonder if there is a way to take that Valance out and make a peice of expanding metal to fit the whole enclosure and cut a hole for the light beam. Or I wonder if 2 of the expanding plastic intercooler covers could be attached together and made to fit one side. They look to be the same size all the way back so the hight should be right just attaching them securly would be the trick with ss brackets small ones. I have access to a metal fab shop and could make a bracket but would have to buy 2 of both sides and bet there expensive to considering the are for a RS6. Plus that would enable more air to the intcooler and that might be my driving force to get it done , More power from More air

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