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imported_CurryMilkShake
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I have 2 separate queries, but both about messages coming up in the in dash display (bear in mind I dont have the full DIS just the standard basic version on my 2004 A4 sport)
1st query:
Whenever I hoon it a bit round a corner, (more usually one of the little local roundabouts on the A31, requiring a quick flick-flick of the wheel and that lovely go-kart feeling..)
I know get the BRAKES symbol flashing in the display along with three loud warning beeps.. never does it any other time, brakes work perfectly, is it just the esp warning of reduced grip? its annoying me cos it never used to happen, and now its fairly consistent if im in a rush.. If I drive more 'sensibly' it doesnt ever happen.. Am I just being more of a hooligan than before? dont think so, but maybe..
2nd Query:
Only done this once (tonight). As soon as the key went in the ignition, but before even starting, the full PRNDS part of the display was flashing, and carried on doing so while driving. The gearbox worked perfectly and there were no other warning messages or beeps. switching to 'tiptronic' (with all respect to Bowfer, a mutitronic doesnt pretend to be manual!) changed the display to the usual 654321, but was still flashing. Stopped the car after a mile or so, switched it off.. after switching on again, it still flashed, but then as soon as i moved away it stopped and didnt do it again.
Now, Im wanting to buy the car from work this month, so I need to know - should I be worried about either of these things?! any ideas?!
Would be VERY grateful for responses!
Regards
Ben
1st query:
Whenever I hoon it a bit round a corner, (more usually one of the little local roundabouts on the A31, requiring a quick flick-flick of the wheel and that lovely go-kart feeling..)
I know get the BRAKES symbol flashing in the display along with three loud warning beeps.. never does it any other time, brakes work perfectly, is it just the esp warning of reduced grip? its annoying me cos it never used to happen, and now its fairly consistent if im in a rush.. If I drive more 'sensibly' it doesnt ever happen.. Am I just being more of a hooligan than before? dont think so, but maybe..
2nd Query:
Only done this once (tonight). As soon as the key went in the ignition, but before even starting, the full PRNDS part of the display was flashing, and carried on doing so while driving. The gearbox worked perfectly and there were no other warning messages or beeps. switching to 'tiptronic' (with all respect to Bowfer, a mutitronic doesnt pretend to be manual!) changed the display to the usual 654321, but was still flashing. Stopped the car after a mile or so, switched it off.. after switching on again, it still flashed, but then as soon as i moved away it stopped and didnt do it again.
Now, Im wanting to buy the car from work this month, so I need to know - should I be worried about either of these things?! any ideas?!
Would be VERY grateful for responses!
Regards
Ben