Ignition Interlock Cable

1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Interlock Cable
  1. Remove cable housing mounting screws at gear selector console. Loosen lock screw. Move gear selector to "D" position. Turn ignition on. Move control cable until a .060" (1.5 mm) feeler gauge fits between lock flap and lock pin. See Fig 1 .
  2. Turn ignition off. Turn ignition on. Ensure gap is still .060" (1.5 mm). Turn ignition off and on several times and recheck gap. Install cable housing to gear selector console.
Fig 1: Adjusting Ignition Interlock Cable
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