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Old 10-18-2002, 12:47 PM
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on posittion, fully press and depress the gas pedal three times, turning the key off, and then starting the vehicle. Iw as told this by someone who used to be a GM at Audi then i bought by car
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Hmm... Never heard of it. Next time someone gets a CEL they should try it.
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Ive been wondering if it really works, if so alot easier than vag tool or battery dissconnect
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If I click my heels together three times I can change from street to race program
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Yeah, but can you heal and toe in them high heels? <g>
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Default My dealer told me, switch key to on position, depress gas for 15 FULL seconds, and turn on engine. M

It does work, I tried it
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Are you supposed to turn the key to the off position first the start it right
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Turn the key all the way on right before the engine starts
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If I click them four times I go into DRAG mode...then maybe I can at least try <bad joke>
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