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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Driving along I lose radio reception (still power to radio). Then the remote/key won't open the trunk. Then I try to put top down and get the error message "soft top cannot be used" We are all scratching our heads here. Anybody want to take a stab at this one???
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Did anything noteworthy happen lately regarding your battery? Like replacing it, or perhaps, the current battery needing replacing?
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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I could probably use a battery, it's original...but wouldn't you think if I had power to start the car, I would have power to open the trunk or put down the top??. It's my first choice (battery) I hope the diagnosis is swift, weather is improving rapidly.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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it sounds like the wiring in the trunk hinge is broken...it is a fairly common problem and would explain all your symptoms...
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rs4tech
it sounds like the wiring in the trunk hinge is broken...it is a fairly common problem and would explain all your symptoms...
Well it seems I can add heart attack symptoms to the list. My local Audi semi-pro can't fix it, it is the wire harness, and I need to take it to the dealer. There goes the kid's inheritance.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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The good news is the fuses for the soft top and the remote key were missing. I don't know where they went, probably with all the mising socks. Four bucks...The bad news. Busted antenna wire, 119.00 parts, 935.00 Labor. Franks and beans this weekend.
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