Sounds like a great supplement to the Bentley!  Since the EKTA can't print
to a USB printer, can it print to Adobe Acrobat?  Also can someone please
give me more specific info on how to obtain this file, either on or
off-list.
Thanks.
Patti
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On 5/23/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Patti.
>
> I keep forgetting what the acronym literally means, but wikipedia sez:
>
> "ETKA is the electronic parts catalogue for VAG group cars, including
> Volkswagen, SEAT and Audi. It is produced by LexCom.
> ETKA stands for Elektronischer Teilekatalog. The English equivalent is
> Electronic Parts Catalog.
>
>
> If the parts person, i.e. at a VW dealership, was looking up a part,
> it's "exploded" pictoral diagram with part numbers etc. they would
> refer to.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>
>
>
>
>
> On 5/22/07, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Please clue me in - what's ETKA?
> > Patti
> > 1990 Westy Automatic
> > Westy owner since 4-14-07
> > ************
> >
> > On 5/22/07, Matt Roberds <mattroberds@cox.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > From:    Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
> > > > Date:    Tue, 22 May 2007 17:19:43 -0700
> > > >
> > > > Maybe I've missed something in the past but is there any guide (or
> > > > can anyone explain) as to how to find something in ETKA?  Is there
> > > > any rhyme or reason to what has been placed in what sub group?
> > >
> > > I haven't got ETKA completely set up here, so there may be a better
> > > list available in the software, but these lists of main and sub groups
> > > may be helpful:
> > >
> > > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+10.png
> > > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+11.png
> > > http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+12.png
> > >
> > > OK, they only predate Vanagons by about 26 years, but IME VW doesn't
> > > tend to make gratuitous changes in part numbers.
> > >
> > > More tips from http://failsure.net/oacdp/5054part/+06.png :
> > >
> > > For prompt and correct supply of spare parts please note:-
> > >
> > >   1.  Place orders only by use of the specified blanks.
> > >   2.  Enumerate the items required in parts list sequence.
> > >   3.  Prepare orders typewritten only.
> > >       In cases of doubt always indicate
> > >   4.  Engine and Chassis Nos.
> > >       in "Remarks" column.
> > >   5.  Forward sample or sketch showing measurements in case of parts
> not
> > > illustrated in parts list.
> > >   6.  When ordering seats and/or trimmings always attach sample of the
> > > material.
> > >   7.  Samples, which should be forwarded free of charge, are to be
> > > labelled indicating:
> > >       a)  Sender's address,
> > >       b)  Reference to the order,
> > >       c)  Engine and Chassis nos.
> > >   8.  In case of orders by telephone correct supply cannot be
> guaranteed.
> > >   9.  Directions such as front -- rear -- left -- right are to be
> > > understood in driving direction.
> > > 10.  All correspondence and orders to be addressed only to:
> > >
> > >               V O L K S W A G E N W E R K   G M B H.
> > >                    - SPARE PARTS DEPARTMENT -
> > >                            WOLFSBURG
> > >
> > > (The German version of this page also includes the admonition "Avoid
> > >   express forwardings, it costs you money and us additional work.")
> > >
> > > Matt Roberds
> > >
> >
>