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Transponder in steering column
10-01-2012, 03:37 AM
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AFAIK the only reason for coding is to tell the computer the capacity of the battery so that it can properly manage the power draw when the engine is not running and determine when to start shutting down various systems. The coding process may also reset the power management system to the new battery's current state of charge. If you do not do this the car should still operate properly. It should not affect the life of the battery. I suppose it is possible that an improperly coded battery could end up dead or with a very low state of charge because the power management system will not know when to shut off the background accessories but a simple jump should get the car running again.
11-05-2012, 04:56 AM
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Does anyone know if a used Steering Column from a new A6 would work?
Was this problem fixed in newer A6s? Looking at this and other forums....it looks like only 2005s are having this problem.
Thanks,
Was this problem fixed in newer A6s? Looking at this and other forums....it looks like only 2005s are having this problem.
Thanks,
11-05-2012, 10:04 AM
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Key was not stuck in the ignition.
The MMI interface to the car only indication not "greyed" out was the battery indicator.
THe front console digital display would not light up.
The Audi diagnosis/bill did not indicate the code.
Radio worked, Navi worked, steering column was locked. Parkingh brake would not deactivate as car needs to be ON for that to work.
Glad yours was just the ign switch.
I am at the same place with this audi dealership. They quoted me 1500 bucks to take care of a right rear EPB, module harness etc... I declined. took a look and wires had corroded to the point they were no longer connected at the EPB motor. Bought wire connector and wire,butt spliced in and its working fine.
The MMI interface to the car only indication not "greyed" out was the battery indicator.
THe front console digital display would not light up.
The Audi diagnosis/bill did not indicate the code.
Radio worked, Navi worked, steering column was locked. Parkingh brake would not deactivate as car needs to be ON for that to work.
Glad yours was just the ign switch.
I am at the same place with this audi dealership. They quoted me 1500 bucks to take care of a right rear EPB, module harness etc... I declined. took a look and wires had corroded to the point they were no longer connected at the EPB motor. Bought wire connector and wire,butt spliced in and its working fine.
Getting towed to the dealer today or tomorrow.
11-27-2012, 02:49 PM
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This should be a covered Audi repair on all 2005 models. It's clearly a defect. I'm writing to NHTSA.
09-21-2018, 05:14 PM
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its old post but if anybody need I can prepare new key and program the immobilizer if the key is broken or even lost. It require to send the steering column unit to Czech republic. Chears..
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Hi I have an Audi A8 2009 with the steering column locked, could you please let me know the fix costs and if you also do the coding and how long this takes I am based in France?
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