Rexmobbin Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 does anyone know why the #s blink at a certain temps? at 37*, the readout blinks 5 times, and i think at 21* it does too. anyone know what this is all about? just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Yeah, its saying "Holy sh!t batman, its cold!!!!" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 It is warning you about the temperature entering the range where the road surface could freeze wihout warning. Something Volvo's have had for 15 years. Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Yeah, it's a freeze warning. I've wondered about the accuracy of the temp, being that the sensor is right in front of the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexmobbin Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 thanks fellas. just curious, i figured it was there to tell you it was damm cold, but wasn't knowledgable about the "freeze-warning". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 The temperature is pretty accurate. I was driving for more than an hour and drove by one of those bank signs that tell you the temp and they were exactly the same. (33 degrees). And yes, it blinked 5 or so times at startup because it was freeze your balls off cold. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 It blinks 5 times to tell you that you have much more power now that the temp is below 37. It was 15 this morning and my car felt extremly strong. I can see why drag racers put ice on the intercooler before running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM 525 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Ooh you better believe it. When the air is cold and crisp the motor will feel strong as hell. Dense air=horseponies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 it's about 75 here :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 [quote name='sde']it's about 75 here :D[/QUOTE] and high 60's here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm3 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 [quote name='mvigneau']The temperature is pretty accurate. I was driving for more than an hour and drove by one of those bank signs that tell you the temp and they were exactly the same. (33 degrees). And yes, it blinked 5 or so times at startup because it was freeze your balls off cold.[/QUOTE] Where are you from that 33degrees is "Freeze your balls off cold" ? :) Reminds me of all those folks in Seattle who abandon their cars if they happen to get a freak "blizzard" of one inch of snow. ("This weather is undrivable!!" -Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigneau Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Well sweaty balls equals ice at 32 degrees. I live in NH and it gets a lot colder than that but compared to the CA guys, it is much colder. I love when it snows. It snowed last week and I had great fun. Not enough in my opinion and now it is all gone. I wish it would snow more. I want to really see what the AWD can do. No Silent CD Aux-In Solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 [quote name='sde']it's about 75 here :D[/QUOTE] Oh, shut up. It was 17 when I pedalled my bicycle the 25 miles to work. It's a comparatively balmy 27 now for the ride home. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sde Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 [quote name='gtguy']Oh, shut up. It was 17 when I pedalled my bicycle the 25 miles to work. It's a comparatively balmy 27 now for the ride home. Kevin[/QUOTE] was it up hill both ways? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM 525 Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 29 as I type this here................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hit around 15 degrees fahrenheit last night here I think... brrr! -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Bah - I'm in GA and it's going to be 22 tonight. That's pretty nippy considering it was 65 degrees on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unilat Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']Yeah, it's a freeze warning. I've wondered about the accuracy of the temp, being that the sensor is right in front of the radiator.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I've found it's not accurate until you get moving for a few minutes and the sensor gets some clean air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne53 Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Eh, its high 50's now.. :( I'll never get to see the freeze warning. -Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 It's [i]19 Degrees [/i]here right now and I'm wishing I was back home in bed. I always forget how ding dang cold the East Coast can get at this time of year. And with the wind straight into your face off the ocean - we're talking major wind "chill". Is supposed to snow this weekend but I'm driving a crappy Impala rental. That should be fun to say the least... heavy car, torquey engine auto with lots of FWD torque steer. Makes me fall in love with Subaru all over again and wish I had asked for the OB that they had at the rental. Saw it as I was driving out of the parking lot. SBT . - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']Yeah, it's a freeze warning. I've wondered about the accuracy of the temp, being that the sensor is right in front of the radiator.[/QUOTE] It is very accurate as long as you are moving. As soon as you stop it starts rising. Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 [quote name='sduford']It is very accurate as long as you are moving. As soon as you stop it starts rising. Sly[/QUOTE] Makes sense. BTW, the temp was 18 this morning and the washer fluid was frozen again- I'm gonna buy some of that low temp stuff after I siphon the blue stuff out :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 yeah, Jedi, you definetly have some water in there i think, It was single digits when i got to the car this morning in NH and the whole window was covered with thick frost. Hit the fluid switch right away to test this potential problem out, and it went right away with no problems.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 [quote name='akm3']Where are you from that 33degrees is "Freeze your balls off cold" ? :) Reminds me of all those folks in Seattle who abandon their cars if they happen to get a freak "blizzard" of one inch of snow. ("This weather is undrivable!!" -Allen[/QUOTE] In Toronto, yes Toronto, Ontario, [b][i]CANADA[/i][/b], they call in the Army when they get more than a couple of inches :lol: Sly Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 [quote name='D-2.5-GT']yeah, Jedi, you definetly have some water in there i think, It was single digits when i got to the car this morning in NH and the whole window was covered with thick frost. Hit the fluid switch right away to test this potential problem out, and it went right away with no problems....[/QUOTE] Dammit! Bill Kolb strikes again! I haven't put any washer fluid in it since I bought it (kept it clean as a baby's ass all summer long) and now that it's winter, the fuggin' thing is freezing on me. I hope they didn't top off my coolant too :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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