Audi Control Module
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Audi Control Module
Any input would be appreciated...
When I had my '99 A4 1.8T Quattro in for service I asked the dealer to change the Control Module with the codes I found in the Audi World FAQ.
Simply, I wanted the auto-locking doors and window control feature from the remote. The tech I spoke with was not aware of the codes but said he would talk to someone about it.
When I picked up my car the tech informed me that they were not permitted to change the code because of a directive by Audi. He said that Audi was concered about potential law suits in the U.S. if the doors would not unlock after a crash and that is why the auto-locking option is not enabled, by default.
I have seen posts where people state their dealers did this for them so what gives? Is my dealer blowing smoke my way?
--Nelson
When I had my '99 A4 1.8T Quattro in for service I asked the dealer to change the Control Module with the codes I found in the Audi World FAQ.
Simply, I wanted the auto-locking doors and window control feature from the remote. The tech I spoke with was not aware of the codes but said he would talk to someone about it.
When I picked up my car the tech informed me that they were not permitted to change the code because of a directive by Audi. He said that Audi was concered about potential law suits in the U.S. if the doors would not unlock after a crash and that is why the auto-locking option is not enabled, by default.
I have seen posts where people state their dealers did this for them so what gives? Is my dealer blowing smoke my way?
--Nelson
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Re: Audi Control Module
>Is my dealer blowing smoke my way?
Yes. Gee, there's a shock! ;^)
Tell him to look up Technical Service Bulletin 98-07. Get a copy yourself at:
http://tech.vw.com/audipdf/a01-98-07.pdf
It's right there in black and white. Note that Audi will recode once for free under warranty.
Go back and hopefully you'll actually get some service from your dealer next time.
-Dan Hall
Yes. Gee, there's a shock! ;^)
Tell him to look up Technical Service Bulletin 98-07. Get a copy yourself at:
http://tech.vw.com/audipdf/a01-98-07.pdf
It's right there in black and white. Note that Audi will recode once for free under warranty.
Go back and hopefully you'll actually get some service from your dealer next time.
-Dan Hall
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Re: Doors unlock automatically when airbags deploy. This dealer gives poor service. Who are they?
Well I know they don't give great service... trust me. I waited 6+ months for a rear passenger speaker. In the mean time my two front passenger speakers blew as well and they "miraculously" got everything in two days.
What upsets me most is that they agreed it was poor customer service but did not offer anything as compensation. Hell, I don't know what I would want but it's the principal...
Midwestern Auto Group (http://www.magaudi.com/).
--Nelson<ul><li><a href="http://npenn.pennfamily.org/audi/">My Audi</a></li></ul>
What upsets me most is that they agreed it was poor customer service but did not offer anything as compensation. Hell, I don't know what I would want but it's the principal...
Midwestern Auto Group (http://www.magaudi.com/).
--Nelson<ul><li><a href="http://npenn.pennfamily.org/audi/">My Audi</a></li></ul>
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