Iain Miller wrote:
> "Matthew Maddock" > wrote in
> message ...
>
>>Just had to replace the battery on my '95 2.6 A6, the
>>tick over was nice and steady before, but now it settles
>>at 1500+ and seems to vary a bit - plus the engine seems
>>a bit rough.
>>
>>Is it just one of those things that will re-program itself
>>over the next few hundred miles, and then it'll be fine?
>>
>
>
> Try doing a throttle body adaption. Disconnect the battery, wait 30 seconds
> or so & then reconnect. Then with the door open (don't ask me why the door
> needs to be open but alledgedly it does!). Switch the ignition on (but don't
> start the car). Wait 30-40 seconds during which time you might hear some
> whirring noises. Then start the thing & with a bit of luck all will be well.
>
> I.
>
>

Just tried that, thanks.

didn't notice any whirring, and still doing same thing :-(

done about 30 miles now, still very annoying - it wouldn't be so
bad if I wasn't driving around town all the time, but when the
engine ticks over at 1400rpm, it makes crawling in traffic really
difficult!

Matt.