Breakdown weak link We’ve done two recent posts related to 12 volt start batteries over the last several months and now comes an item from Germany that puts a finger on the same item being a breakdown weak link that brings together electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Reported by InsideEVs, the …
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Technology as an annoyance: I get a bite in the butt!
Technology as an annoyance Almost as a exclamation point on yesterday’s post on added technology as an annoyance in the home and the car, my primary laptop just plain died a few hours later. So, I now find myself re-creating my computer workspace on a new machine, while waiting for an adapter to help with …
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New auto technology is turning people off
New auto technology Two bits of very interesting news hit here this week prompting this post. It seems that new auto technology, both at home and in the car, is turning people away! First came a post on X from InsideEVs titled “Drivers To New Car Tech: Leave Me The Hell Alone, Please“. This was …
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Fuel tank system malfunction indicator
Tank system malfunction This is a Fuel Tank System Malfunction Indicator symbol. It points to a malfunction in the fuel tank system. Note that the symbol looks very similar to the low fuel warning (please see below). Also, unfortunately, a proper diagnosis will likely require professional help. Before continuing, is one of these truly your …
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Distraction warning indicators
Distraction warnings These are Distraction Warning Indicator symbols. They appear when a distraction detection system, from Audi, finds reason to believe that the driver has been doing things that might distract from the road, such as adjusting the seat. A tone will be heard if the system determines that the level of distraction is high. …
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At least one unnecessary indicator added to the Audi symbols page today
Audi symbols So today we added six more indicators to the Audi symbols page including a green rear belt indicator, a steering lock indicator and and engine start malfunction indicator. But what we really wanted to talk about is three emergency assist indicators in two colors. Not only that, but the first two symbols are …
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Computer replaced and we’re back to work
Back to work We are back in business and back to work updating the Audi symbols page with a brand new laptop with all the old files restored. Pulling together the software we commonly use was a bigger chore. Seven new symbols have already been added, and there are as many as 40 to go! …
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