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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Both of the keyless entry fobs fro my 1997 Quattro 2.8 have failed. The dealer wants $180.00 for a new fob and $50 to program it. What are my alternatives, if any?
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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The local euro tuner/repair shop told me I had to take to the dealer to have the fob programed
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eBay and DIY.
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Then you deserve to pay their prices if you belive that.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Default maybe this might help???
<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc13.shtml">click</a></li></ul>
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where are you?
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how did they fail?
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Default Re: how did they fail?
they just decided to quit working. Everything works fine with the key itself.
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So, what am I supposed to believe? By the way, really cool language in your post. So "hip."
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