Here's the info sent to me by the folks at Johnson Controls... hopefully it'll remedy my inside-the-garage-only use of the HomeLink. =)

-eric
Jaspis/Opal '00 Avant 1.8TQTipS

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The range in a 2000 Audi A4 Avant has never been an issue, as far as I
know.

Please try the below suggestions. If they don't help your range,
please let me know...there are some other options we can explore.

* First, try retraining your HomeLink with a brand-new battery in the
hand-held remote. It is very important that you send the strongest
signal possible to HomeLink-- especially with an older transmitter
like you have.

Make sure you clear your HomeLink completely before trying to
re-program this button. (press and hold the two outside buttons until
the red indicator light begins to flash- 20 seconds)

* If that doesn't help immediately, clear HomeLink again and try
this: Instead of holding your remote in one position during the
training process-- try holding the hand-held remote at different
lengths and angles from the HomeLink. First try 3 inches, then 5
inches, then 1 inch, etc. Hold your hand at different angles, too.
Make sure you keep your fingers holding both buttons the entire time
you're doing this-- until the indicator light flashes rapidly.

Please let me know if this does not work.

Best Regards,

Josey Voelker
HomeLink Marketing Coordinator<ul><li><a href="www.homelink.com">HomeLink home page</a></li></ul>

 

here ya go:<ul><li><a href="http://www.homelink.com/">http://www.homelink.com/</a</li></ul>