A4 1.9 TDi Avant Quattro

**Craigk2809** · 10-05-2012,08:12 AM

Hi guys, im new to this forum so forgive me if this question is posted in the wrong place :s
I have just bought a 1998 A4 1.9 Tdi, but when i turned up to collect it it has a 'Quattro' Emblem in wood veneer on the dash. Problem being it doesnt say it is a Quattro on the log book or any of the paperwork or anywhere else on the bodywork, and I cant find any info on a 1.9 TDi Quattro avant online. Did they make a quattro of that year and engine, if so how can I verify that mine is one?!

**frankc** · 10-05-2012,08:15 AM

Easiest way to tell if you have a Quattro is to look for a differential in between the rear wheels - if not then someone's been going crazy with the super-glue & badges.

Frank

**zollaf** · 10-05-2012,08:17 AM

welcome to the forum. the most reliable way to identify a quattro is to look underneath. there will be a propshaft from the gearbox to the rear and a diff with shafts going to each rear wheel.
edit : too slow for quick type frank

**Craigk2809** · 10-05-2012,08:19 AM

Fastest response i think I have ever had on any forum! Thanks very much for that guys!

**zollaf** · 10-05-2012,08:20 AM

were here to help

**frankc** · 10-05-2012,04:02 PM

What better way to pass the morning commute than lurking around the forum :-)

Good luck peering under your car if it's anything like Dundee today - far to wet for that nonsense!

Frank

**spartacus 68** · 10-05-2012,09:23 PM

Originally Posted by frankc

Good luck peering under your car if it's anything like Dundee today - far to wet for that nonsense!Frank

Aye, driech in Aberdeen too.

If it's not in the log book or V5 then you can probably put money on it being front-wheel drive. Not necessarily a bad thing, fuel consumption should be marginally better, and no 'crabbing' on hard lock manoeuvres. Pretty sure the 1.9 TDI quattro avant made it's appearance in 1999. More details here: http://www.carfolio.com/specificatio...car/?car=90453

**Craigk2809** · 10-05-2012,09:36 PM

After closer inspection it's definately not a Quattro! I have got a problem with the temp guage not working though. I've run it up to temp and it doesn't budge and left it to idle and it still doesn't budge - thermostat maybe? Also the top 3rd of the dash LCD display comes up in orange and says 'ok' when I start the car but then goes off and stays black the rest of the time. Any ideas?!

**spartacus 68** · 10-05-2012,09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Craigk2809

After closer inspection it's definately not a Quattro! I have got a problem with the temp guage not working though. I've run it up to temp and it doesn't budge and left it to idle and it still doesn't budge - thermostat maybe?

Probably a faulty thermostat. Known problem and a complete pain. When replacing, go for genuine Audi part. Mine does the same thing and only budges when the car is under load (towing).

Originally Posted by Craigk2809

Also top 3rd of the dash LCD display comes up in orange and says 'ok' when I start the car but then goes off and stays black the rest of the time. Any ideas?!

Not sure if 'ok' shows completely? Could be the LCD display is faulty - again it's a known fault. There are fixes, but means removing, etc, or leave it if you can live with it. Double-check the DIS function (if it's fitted), it's controlled via a button on the underside of the indicator stalk, to reset, etc.

**Craigk2809** · 10-05-2012,10:06 PM

I was hoping it wasn't the thermostat - Bugger! That's saturday afternoon out of the window!
'OK' does ddisplay in orange clearly on start up, but then goes black and stays black. Was just worried that if the car did overheat, with the temp guage not working i woulnd know about it untill it was too late!