Half-AshTT

...decided to come on yesterday as I took my baby out for her first exercise run in 10 days. (I know, I know -- I'm a bad daddy. But I was on travel). The light stayed on, though nothing untoward happened for the 15 or so miles I added to her odometer.

The last time this happened, Audi had to replace the recirculation valve on the infinite improbability drive (a lovely metal doohickey replacing a rather embarassed plastic thingie). So that's probably not the problem. I can't get the girl serviced until two Wednesdays from now, so here are my questions:

1) Is she safe to drive between now and next Wednesday?

2) Any theories on what the problem might be?

3) My car has a whopping 5400 miles on her after a year of good lovin'. Has anyone else experienced these sorts of temper tantrums? Is my car simply annoyed with me that I haven't driven her more?

Thanks in advance for the insights.

RTinNYC(again)

I tend to think of them as mere "suggestions," anyway.... But, then again I wouldn't listen to me regarding any subject mechanical, were I you. Actually, that applies to most subjects, just particularly this... Have I told you my theory on Mr. Haldex (smallish gnome-like man who lives in a compartment under the backseat and is in charge of our "quattro" system)??? If not, I will at some future point, I assure you it is quite enlightening!

Clearly, your little Raven is having some sort of a hissy-fit. Again, my advice is to ignore it, that and a good hand wax, and she'll subside surely... They tend to be quite emotional - mine purrs and coos and clicks everytime I park him after a drive, someone (a nameless, soul-less, someone) tells me this is a cooling mechanism - my a$$. Clearly, again, this is the car's method of expressing separation anxiety... very endearing, really.

Welcome (back???)!

QuaTTrochick

warning. Try R & R of the cap and see if you baby is happy again.