dseelye

Here's another question...just bought a '98 A6 Avant Quattro...it has keyless entry, but the independent dealer lost the remote...he just got me a new one, but I need to program it....how do I do it?

muhammadc

I haven't had to program my RF remotes, just the IR remotes, so I don't have the procedure. But I imagine it's in the manual.

dseelye

thanks, but this clown at the dealer shorted me the manual too...I have the quick reference guide though, and it says it has to be done by the dealer

TXurS6

Hope it works!

Remote Reset Procedure
1. To syncronize, press the lock or unlock button on the remote ONE time.
2. Then, within 1 minute, lock or unlock the driver's door with the MASTER key.

Remote should now be functional. Let us know if this works for your '98.

Jim

muhammadc

From my repair manual. It isn't in the owner's manual.

From the <a href="http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=EAC4">Audi Official Factory Repair Manual</a>...
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<b>Page 01-85: Remote unit for central locking operation, coding and erasing (1997 and on)</b>

Memory addresses, coding

On vehicles with remote-control central locking, every new or non-encoded remote unit must first be re-coded for the central locking control module.

- Switch ignition on; leave key in ignition.

- Mechanically lock vehicle at left front door, using second key.

- On remote unit, press "Open" button once. A short horn signal will sound.

Notes:

The "Open" button is pressed once for programming the first, or a single, remote unit.

When programming additional remote units for the second, third or fourth memory addresses, press the "Open" button two, three or four times, in one-second intervals.

Example: press the "Open" button once, wait 1 second, then press once again to program the second remote unit.

- After 6 seconds, press "Open" button once to activate the coding process.

The remote unit will now be coded, and it can be used to unlock the central locking system.

- Switch ignition off.

Note:

The key must be removed from ignition before the remote unit can be used to lock the vehicle.

The coding process can be repeated up to 4 times for additional remote units. In between each remote unit coding, the ignition must be switched off.
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<b>Page 57-37: Memory addresses, erasing</b>

Note:

It is possible to erase the memory, e.g. if the customer has lost a remote unit. Proceed as follows.

- Switch ignition on with key.

- Mechanically lock vehicle at left front door, using second key.

- On remote unit, press "Open" button 5 times in one-second intervals. A short horn signal will sound.

- Then after 6 seconds, press "Open" button once to activate memory erasing process.

Memory is now erased, and the central locking system can no longer be operated by the remote unit.

- Switch ignition off.

As many as 4 new remote units can now be coded page 01-85.
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I haven't followed either of these since I only have one remote for my A6, and it has worked since I got it.

dseelye

Thanks...Now I just have to get a second key...the dealer shorted me everything....

muhammadc

You might be able to use some Porsche blank and have it cut out, but I don't know how much you would save in time and cost.

Order from dealer with VIN.

dseelye

Thanks again....I just talked to the dealer...said I have to come in and show proof of ownership...just need the key, so I'll probably just order one...

muhammadc

Yeah, that's what I did (key only)...

TimI

I paid about $115 for a "switchblade" style key and remote for my '97. Dealer set it up for free.

The switchblade is much more compact and convenient (IMO) than the seperate key/remote.