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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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hey guys, i wanna buy one of those switchblade type of keyless remote keys off of ebay, and i saw that there were two kinds.
1.) 2 button
2.) 3 button (lock, unlock, trunk)
the dealership told me that the 2 button one is for my car, but i was wondering if i got the 3 button one, could i get them to program it so that it will open up my trunk too? and also... since these are used keys, would it easy for those guys to re-key it ?
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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Default No, there's no OEM remote trunk release...

...thus, you wouldn't be able to program it into a remote. The three button <b>should</b> work, except for the trunk release of course. You'll need to buy the key half of the remote at the dealer and have them cut it for your car ($60-70)....there's no way to "re-key." GOod luck

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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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The A6, aka "3 button remote", does work on the A4.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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Correct. My remote for my '98 is the 3 button type. It's the trunk button that does not function.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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my A4 has a 3 button OEM... avant.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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Right, 3-button will work, except for the 3rd button (for the sedan at least). ;-)
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Good point, forgot about the avant.
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