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Old Jun 29, 1999 | 09:51 PM
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Aman
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I made the mistake of not order the trip computer on my car (<200 bucks) but I wish I had...does anyone know if it can be installed after the fact and how difficult it is?
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Old Jun 29, 1999 | 11:21 PM
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Default I don't think it is viable (+ related question)

They have to change the whole instrument cluster and right control arm - way too expensive to add later IMHO.<p>I was wondering if it would be possible just to add the trip computer control arm and tap into the switch for other purposes (i.e. activating my radar or creating a kill switch). Any ideas?<p>Gordon Martin<br>98.5 2.8QMS (Santorin Blue)<br>
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Old Jun 30, 1999 | 04:06 AM
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I had asked this question about 2 months ago or so I guess. And the answer that I got was that it can be done, but it is going to cost about $1,000 plus. They have to install a new instrument cluster in order to add the option, and also install a new wiper stalk.<br>The A4 that I had bought, pre-owned, does not have it, and from what I have heard, while it is useful, the novilty of it wears off after a while. Actually, I happen to like the cluster better without it IMHO, gives it a more modern look.<br>ALD
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Old Jun 30, 1999 | 04:22 AM
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Default wiring harnesses are also different. w/o trip (more)

you don't get<br>brake and other light failure warning<br>low wiper fluid.<p>this means extra wiring.<p>yup, bet on at least $1000. <p>if u like toys though, search the archives. A fellow member is adding all kinds of neat info using trip (boost guage, etc)
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Old Jun 30, 1999 | 04:38 AM
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Some cool trip addons being looked at: http://www.members.home.com/credl/Tech/Projects/TCPM/tcpm.html
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