I bout a 2002 audi a6 3.0, but it didnt come with a manual, and i was wondering if anyone knew what theESP button was?

Electronic Stabilization Program the ESP should always be on however it may be advantageous to turn off the system in certain special cases whenwheele slipage is desired...........when driving in deep snow or on a loose surface....whenn trying to ..rock out.. the vehicle when it becomes stuck..........FROM THE BOOK......

yep- just leave it alone and it stays on (what you want).

Thanks guys, i think i need to buy the book lol

You should have the owners manuel for quick referenceand it should always be in the vehicle...I have to say though weather your mechanically enclined or not the Audi service manual sold by Bentley Publishers is worth its weight in gold,,,,,Their are so many systems in these carsand some prety knowelagible people on this forum..
If we are able to ask intelegent questions ( thats where the book comes in ) we will get intelegant answears back...

You're a funny guy zurn.

If you just bought your Audi, and you were looking in the glove box for the manual...it's not there. Audi tucks their manuals into a slot under the steering wheel. That's where I found mine....after I bought another set!

ORIGINAL: Four Ring Circus

yep- just leave it alone and it stays on (what you want).


The first thing i do when i get into my car is turn off the ESP [8D]

Why do you turn off the ESP?

ORIGINAL: tonyk

If you just bought your Audi, and you were looking in the glove box for the manual...it's not there. Audi tucks their manuals into a slot under the steering wheel. That's where I found mine....after I bought another set!


under the stearing wheel? i got a 2002 a6 so i dont know if theres one , but ill check, cause i herd those books are expensive, but the other dude said its in its weight in gold so imma try for it...........

and is there a fuse box for an audi? cuz my trunk lights dont even work

and how do i set the clock

and the garage button ... if no one minds :)

Clock: Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe you pull on the knob just under the clock. Then turn to set time/date.

Garage: you mean on the visor, the homelink?
1.) Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 (for 30 sec.) to clear the previous codes.
2.) Select either button 1 or 3 from visor.
3.) Hold the garage transmitter up to the visor and simultanously press and hold both butons (the one you selected...1 or 3) and (garage opener button) for like a minute or two.

I'm doing this from memory so bear with me. There are flashes/blinking lightsyour suppose to observe as you do this. Pat attention to the lights. Thats why I am saying hold the buttons for one or two minutes. I think when the lights stop blinking and turn solid, your solid.

Good Luck!

In turn off ESP when I want to ahve fun and when I launch start it. On in daily driving.

TOPJ - You really need to get a book. :)

coors is right about the homelink, i just did mine yesterday. also you might want to use the learn function on the garge opening unit itself , most are rolling code and need to learn the homelink as friendly so to speak.

ORIGINAL: catdog

Why do you turn off the ESP?



Because my a55 & attitude are a much better judge of when I need/don't need wheel-slippage than some electro-gizmo-tronic-thinga-ma-doozle (that's the "technical" term, in case you dint already know).

Topj, the owners manual is a whopping $6 at the dealer........................so go get one. ;)

Thanks Thanks, And yea, imma get the book lol, its a givin that i need it

and i doubt its a woppin 6 bucks in Canada, but yea im goin to check out the dealership

ORIGINAL: catdog

You're a funny guy zurn.


I was thinking the exact same thing lol.

dealer told me bently.com for 50-60 bucks!

What does it mean when the figure that looks like a bomb crossed out or a grenade crossed out or something comes up when the car is turned on, n when drigiving?

ORIGINAL: topj

What does it mean when the figure that looks like a bomb crossed out or a grenade crossed out or something comes up when the car is turned on, n when drigiving?


uhh, i hope someone knows what he's talking about, cuz i can't think of a single thing that looks like a bomb or a grenade on these cars. it didn't say anything about self-destructing in 10 seconds or anything, did it?! sorry for my humor, i'll do some searching and see what i can come up with for you if one of the techs don't beat me to it.

This would be headlight , tail light or brake light

whats wrong? it means its not working?

head light is out

damn

do you think there can be a short, cause it happens like everyother day or so

Should be easy!

Just turn the lights on and find out which one is out! Don't forget to check the directionals, brake lights and side lights.

My right rear tail light worked on and off for a couple of days before someone actually saw it not working.the inside of the old bulb looked as though their was nothing wrong with it ... my only guess would be that something in the contact area fails causing it to work one day and not the next.

yup jus checked the left one is out :( , is it easy to self change?

My A6 3.0 Quattro takes all of 30 seconds to chang the bulb from start to finish

The ESP button turns automated traction control off. If you are going to do an auto-cross (Time trials at the track) with the car then turn ESP off. Otherwise for all driving leave it.

Derek

ESP developed by BOSH and used by Audi as well

This is what it is really usefull:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-hHWSQhKuc
(towards the end)

ORIGINAL: zurn

My A6 3.0 Quattro takes all of 30 seconds to chang the bulb from start to finish


how how how!, im clueless where to start right now, i removed the right side cover under the hood and was lost from there, there seems to be something in the way of he harness but im lost right now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiZjeeMExY4