Key Fob Reprogram Issue - What am I doing wrong???

Brian Bowman · 08-13-2003, 04:50 PM

Hi,
O.k. - what am I doing wrong? I followed the key-fob reprogram directions in the FAQ to the letter. Got a very nice blink confirmation from the lights saying "yes, the remote was programmed correctly". But IT DOESN'T WORK. Two 3 button key fob remotes, (both off eBay). Both program just fine. (one as #1, one as #2). But after they're programmed... nothing. I tried "re-synchronizing" the system, where you push either the "lock" or "unlock" button on the key fob remote and then lock or unlock the door with the actual key within 10 seconds. This failed to produce a result. I must be missing something here... any ideas?? TIA.

-Brian Bowman
2000 A6 Avant quattro 2.8
Ming Blue / Melange

meq123 · 08-14-2003, 10:55 AM

This is based on the tech section steps that I wrote, but with an added "wait" (step 4). MAKE SURE you do EVERY step (print it out and tick each one as you do it):

1.Take one key/remote (key B) and put it in the ignition and turn the ignition ON (to the "accessory-on" position - don't start the car).
2.Close and lock the driver's door with the other key/remote (key A) while the ignition remains on.
3.Take the key A remote and press the "UNLOCK" button ONCE only - alarm will 'beep'/lights flash, but door will remain locked.
4.Wait for a slow count of 10.
5.With key A, unlock and lock the door again (using the key not the remote).
6.Test the remote by pressing the "UNLOCK" button again - door should unlock.
7.Open the door and turn ignition off and back on again using the key A this time.
8.Continue the procedure for the second remote - close & lock the door with the key B (leaving the ignition on).
9.Take key B remote and press the "UNLOCK" button TWICE - alarm will 'beep'/flash each time button is pressed but door will remain locked.
10.Wait a count of 10 again.
11.With key B, unlock and lock the door again (using the key not the remote).
12.Test the remote by pressing the "UNLOCK" button again - door should unlock.
13.Remove both keys, close the door and perform a final retest by locking and unlocking the car with both remotes.

If this doesn't work, repeat WITHOUT steps 5 & 11. If that doesn't work, you're on your own :-[

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08-13-2003, 04:50 PM	#1
Brian Bowman New Member Account #: 59318 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 25	Key Fob Reprogram Issue - What am I doing wrong??? Hi, O.k. - what am I doing wrong? I followed the key-fob reprogram directions in the FAQ to the letter. Got a very nice blink confirmation from the lights saying "yes, the remote was programmed correctly". But IT DOESN'T WORK. Two 3 button key fob remotes, (both off eBay). Both program just fine. (one as #1, one as #2). But after they're programmed... nothing. I tried "re-synchronizing" the system, where you push either the "lock" or "unlock" button on the key fob remote and then lock or unlock the door with the actual key within 10 seconds. This failed to produce a result. I must be missing something here... any ideas?? TIA. -Brian Bowman 2000 A6 Avant quattro 2.8 Ming Blue / Melange

08-14-2003, 10:55 AM	#2
meq123 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 47880 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,352	Try this ... This is based on the tech section steps that I wrote, but with an added "wait" (step 4). MAKE SURE you do EVERY step (print it out and tick each one as you do it): 1.Take one key/remote (key B) and put it in the ignition and turn the ignition ON (to the "accessory-on" position - don't start the car). 2.Close and lock the driver's door with the other key/remote (key A) while the ignition remains on. 3.Take the key A remote and press the "UNLOCK" button ONCE only - alarm will 'beep'/lights flash, but door will remain locked. 4.Wait for a slow count of 10. 5.With key A, unlock and lock the door again (using the key not the remote). 6.Test the remote by pressing the "UNLOCK" button again - door should unlock. 7.Open the door and turn ignition off and back on again using the key A this time. 8.Continue the procedure for the second remote - close & lock the door with the key B (leaving the ignition on). 9.Take key B remote and press the "UNLOCK" button TWICE - alarm will 'beep'/flash each time button is pressed but door will remain locked. 10.Wait a count of 10 again. 11.With key B, unlock and lock the door again (using the key not the remote). 12.Test the remote by pressing the "UNLOCK" button again - door should unlock. 13.Remove both keys, close the door and perform a final retest by locking and unlocking the car with both remotes. If this doesn't work, repeat WITHOUT steps 5 & 11. If that doesn't work, you're on your own :-[ __________________ Somewhere in Maryland: 2001 A6 2.7t 6spd - now sold :-(


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