Originally Posted by IndyAudi

Since I finally learned to do this "all by myself," I thought that I would share.

There is a Tech Section listing dated January, 2002 in which Bill Bradstreet described the basics (but without testing them himself). Here is my revised version of his instructions:

1) Unlock all doors
2) Insert a spare key in the ignition and turn to the "accessory" position
3) Roll down driver's window
4) While standing outside, and with all doors closed, insert main fob (with new batteries) in door then twist to lock and release, making sure to leave fob in door
5) Reach inside and hold interior "unlock" button down for 10 seconds (this is why you keep the window open!)
6) Press the fob's "unlock" button once - the parking lights should flash once
7) Remove the fob and the spare key and you are done

If you wish to program more fobs, Bill says to:

"8) Repeat #5 & #6 (don't change the remote in the door)
9) Press unlock button twice for remote 2
10) Repeat again for remote 3 if you have one"

My switchblade fob ('98 A6 sedan) requires TWO (2) "CR1620" batteries, which run about $3 each at Radio Shack.

To access the batteries, use a screwdriver to gently twist, not pry, the fob into two pieces. Use your fingers to pull apart the small, inner cover.

Be prepared when the keyring falls out; it is held by this inner cover. The rest will be obvious. Reverse to reassemble. And always dispose of old batteries properly!

Originally Posted by realmexyaudi

1996 audi A6 2.8 Q.
I have a 2 button HAA remote key that was worked, 1non-remote NAA key that unlocks everything but the the trunk, then 1non-remote HAA key that unlocks/locks everything just like the remote key.
Now my remote key just stopped working for a reason I don't know, and my question is.
Will programming procedure wprk on my ride?

Originally Posted by IndyAudi

Since I finally learned to do this "all by myself," I thought that I would share.

There is a Tech Section listing dated January, 2002 in which Bill Bradstreet described the basics (but without testing them himself). Here is my revised version of his instructions:

1) Unlock all doors
2) Insert a spare key in the ignition and turn to the "accessory" position
3) Roll down driver's window
4) While standing outside, and with all doors closed, insert main fob (with new batteries) in door then twist to lock and release, making sure to leave fob in door
5) Reach inside and hold interior "unlock" button down for 10 seconds (this is why you keep the window open!)
6) Press the fob's "unlock" button once - the parking lights should flash once
7) Remove the fob and the spare key and you are done

If you wish to program more fobs, Bill says to:

"8) Repeat #5 & #6 (don't change the remote in the door)
9) Press unlock button twice for remote 2
10) Repeat again for remote 3 if you have one"

My switchblade fob ('98 A6 sedan) requires TWO (2) "CR1620" batteries, which run about $3 each at Radio Shack.

To access the batteries, use a screwdriver to gently twist, not pry, the fob into two pieces. Use your fingers to pull apart the small, inner cover.

Be prepared when the keyring falls out; it is held by this inner cover. The rest will be obvious. Reverse to reassemble. And always dispose of old batteries properly!