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Since: Nov 27, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:39 am
Post subject: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off
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| Hi, I have an '02 A4 Avant1.8T and the econo button (light) won't turn
off and the AC won't engage. I've tried the defrost and using the auto
button, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know what might be
causing this?
Thanks for the help!
Jeremy
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:23 am
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I hope that is the case. That seems like the cheapest solution. The
AC didn't seem all that strong this summer. Any idea how much that
would cost?
Dave wrote:
> > Hi, I have an '02 A4 Avant1.8T and the econo button (light) won't turn
> > off and the AC won't engage. I've tried the defrost and using the auto
> > button, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know what might be
> > causing this?
> > Thanks for the help!
> > Jeremy
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> Possibly the aircon needs a re-gas. I think it shuts down to prevent damage.
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> HTH |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:55 am
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Hi, I have an '02 A4 Avant1.8T and the econo button (light) won't turn
> off and the AC won't engage. I've tried the defrost and using the auto
> button, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know what might be
> causing this?
> Thanks for the help!
> Jeremy
Possibly the aircon needs a re-gas. I think it shuts down to prevent damage.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:56 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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<lane5531 DeleteThis @pacificu.edu> wrote in message
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>I hope that is the case. That seems like the cheapest solution. The
> AC didn't seem all that strong this summer. Any idea how much that
> would cost?
Around 100 euros in Finland, to give you a clue 
Regards,
Sami >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:56 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Dave wrote:
>> > Hi, I have an '02 A4 Avant1.8T and the econo button (light) won't turn
>> > off and the AC won't engage. I've tried the defrost and using the auto
>> > button, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know what might be
>> > causing this?
>> > Thanks for the help!
>> > Jeremy
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>> Possibly the aircon needs a re-gas. I think it shuts down to prevent
>> damage.
>>
>> HTH
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<lane5531.RemoveThis@pacificu.edu> wrote in message
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>I hope that is the case. That seems like the cheapest solution. The
> AC didn't seem all that strong this summer. Any idea how much that
> would cost?
>
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Yes, it should cost around £50.00 in the UK, 80-100$ >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:41 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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How did you know it was time to refill the refrigerant? Was it simply
not getting very cold?
Thanks for the feedback!
Sami Heikkinen wrote:
> > Audi themselves recommend the system is "re-charged" every two years. Is
> > this then somehow unnecessary?
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> Eventually the system needs to be refilled (not quite accurate term for the
> job done really). Refrigerant will evaporate (or something like that) over
> time. I just got my system refilled this summer for the first time and
> almost half of the refrigerant was gone. Car is 5 years old now.
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> So, I would say it is not necessary to refill/dry the system every two
> years. It will last longer in a good shape.
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> Regards,
> Sami >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:56 pm
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"Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen.RemoveThis@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
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> <lane5531.RemoveThis@pacificu.edu> wrote in message
> news:1162311830.072260.124160@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>I hope that is the case. That seems like the cheapest solution. The
>> AC didn't seem all that strong this summer. Any idea how much that
>> would cost?
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> Around 100 euros in Finland, to give you a clue
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> Regards,
> Sami
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Recharge is fine, may work for a while, BUT a properly functioning AC system
doesn't leak. If the gas has escaped there is a reason. Repairing a slow
leak may not be the best choice if it is too expensive, your choice.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:56 pm
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wtrplnet wrote:
> "Sami Heikkinen" <sami.p.heikkinen.RemoveThis@poista.elisanet.fi> wrote in message
> news:_IL1h.42237$3R5.10380@reader1.news.jippii.net...
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>><lane5531.RemoveThis@pacificu.edu> wrote in message
>>news:1162311830.072260.124160@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
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>>>I hope that is the case. That seems like the cheapest solution. The
>>>AC didn't seem all that strong this summer. Any idea how much that
>>>would cost?
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>>Around 100 euros in Finland, to give you a clue
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>>Regards,
>>Sami
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> Recharge is fine, may work for a while, BUT a properly functioning AC system
> doesn't leak. If the gas has escaped there is a reason. Repairing a slow
> leak may not be the best choice if it is too expensive, your choice.
Audi themselves recommend the system is "re-charged" every two years.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:55 pm
Post subject: Re: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Audi themselves recommend the system is "re-charged" every two years. Is
> this then somehow unnecessary?
Eventually the system needs to be refilled (not quite accurate term for the
job done really). Refrigerant will evaporate (or something like that) over
time. I just got my system refilled this summer for the first time and
almost half of the refrigerant was gone. Car is 5 years old now.
So, I would say it is not necessary to refill/dry the system every two
years. It will last longer in a good shape.
Regards,
Sami >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:55 am
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<lane5531 DeleteThis @pacificu.edu> wrote in message
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> How did you know it was time to refill the refrigerant? Was it simply
> not getting very cold?
Actually I did not wait until the AC stopped blowing cold air anymore, but
took it to service beforehand when I did not have a problem with it yet. But
you are right with that the symptom is AC cannot provide as cool air as it
would in good shape. So when you start to notice that air is not as cold as
it used to be, take it to the service. But like said, mine was still in ok
shape but still 5 years has passed without service, so I thought it would be
time for that.
Regards,
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:56 am
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<lane5531.RemoveThis@pacificu.edu> wrote in message
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> How did you know it was time to refill the refrigerant? Was it simply
> not getting very cold?
> Thanks for the feedback!
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> Sami Heikkinen wrote:
>> > Audi themselves recommend the system is "re-charged" every two years.
>> > Is
>> > this then somehow unnecessary?
>>
>> Eventually the system needs to be refilled (not quite accurate term for
>> the
>> job done really). Refrigerant will evaporate (or something like that)
>> over
>> time. I just got my system refilled this summer for the first time and
>> almost half of the refrigerant was gone. Car is 5 years old now.
>>
>> So, I would say it is not necessary to refill/dry the system every two
>> years. It will last longer in a good shape.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Sami
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Reason gas is lost is that there is a compressor on the system and the
compressor has a driveshaft which exits the compressor casing, is sealed to
that casing using the most cost effective means available. The seal being
imperfect leaks, hence the need to top-up the system every now and again.
Audi must feel that 2 years is the correct period of time to avoid
malfunctioning of the system, at the same time avoiding too much noise about
an overly demanding maintenance regime for the equipment but it must be
realised that there is no hard and fast period, with some systems not
achieving two years and others going considerably longer. >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:55 pm
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In message <mqednaxSrowzItXYRVnyvw RemoveThis @pipex.net>
"Prion" <madcop RemoveThis @bluelight.com> wrote:
> Audi must feel that 2 years is the correct period of time to avoid
> malfunctioning of the system, at the same time avoiding too much noise about
> an overly demanding maintenance regime for the equipment but it must be
> realised that there is no hard and fast period, with some systems not
> achieving two years and others going considerably longer.
The aircon in my RS6 was certainly becoming noticeably less effective
after three years. A regas during the service visit has certainly
restored the cooling.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:48 pm
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:06 pm
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A4AVANT wrote:
> Hi Jeremy,
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> I read your post about "ECON LIGHT PROBLEM"... I've the same problem in
> my A4:confused:. Do you solved this problem? Can you tell me how?
> Thank you very much.
> Ciao Marcello
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The ECON light indicates that the AC compressor is off. Even if you have
the heat set to AUTO The AC is off if the ambient temperature is lower
than 37F degrees. >> Stay informed about: 02 A4 Econ button won't turn off |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:13 pm
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In article <A4AVANT.35yc5a DeleteThis @no-mx.audiforum.ca>,
A4AVANT <A4AVANT.35yc5a DeleteThis @no-mx.audiforum.ca> wrote:
> Hi Jeremy,
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> I read your post about "ECON LIGHT PROBLEM"... I've the same problem in
> my A4:confused:. Do you solved this problem? Can you tell me how?
> Thank you very much.
> Ciao Marcello
I thought it means that the A/C has a fault. What does the A4 manual
say?
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