Keyfob+Incompetent Dealer=Issues
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Keyfob+Incompetent Dealer=Issues
I've been a lurker here for a bit, so I guess I'll jump right in with a question I hope some may be familiar with.
My keyfob on my 2001 TT stopped working. The dealer diagnosed it as "dead". They keyfob was replaced. However, once the car was returned, the lights no longer flashed to let you know the doors were locked. Also, the map light ceased to work on the inside of the car while driving. Sadly, the dealer seems to have no clue, except to disavow any blame in the situation. They said some "microswitch" may need to be replaced. I feel they are guessing at the issue at hand, and are trying to do the tried and true "throw money at it until it's fixed" style of repair. I'm an auto engineer, and this doesn't fly with me.
Can anyone point me in the direction of what the issue might be....apart from and incompetent dealer?
Thanks alot...and I look forward to spending more time here and hopefully contributing to future discussions now that I've got me feet wet.
My keyfob on my 2001 TT stopped working. The dealer diagnosed it as "dead". They keyfob was replaced. However, once the car was returned, the lights no longer flashed to let you know the doors were locked. Also, the map light ceased to work on the inside of the car while driving. Sadly, the dealer seems to have no clue, except to disavow any blame in the situation. They said some "microswitch" may need to be replaced. I feel they are guessing at the issue at hand, and are trying to do the tried and true "throw money at it until it's fixed" style of repair. I'm an auto engineer, and this doesn't fly with me.
Can anyone point me in the direction of what the issue might be....apart from and incompetent dealer?
Thanks alot...and I look forward to spending more time here and hopefully contributing to future discussions now that I've got me feet wet.
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I've been a lurker here for a bit, so I guess I'll jump right in with a question I hope some may be familiar with.
My keyfob on my 2001 TT stopped working. The dealer diagnosed it as "dead". They keyfob was replaced. However, once the car was returned, the lights no longer flashed to let you know the doors were locked. Also, the map light ceased to work on the inside of the car while driving. Sadly, the dealer seems to have no clue, except to disavow any blame in the situation. They said some "microswitch" may need to be replaced. I feel they are guessing at the issue at hand, and are trying to do the tried and true "throw money at it until it's fixed" style of repair. I'm an auto engineer, and this doesn't fly with me.
Can anyone point me in the direction of what the issue might be....apart from and incompetent dealer?
Thanks alot...and I look forward to spending more time here and hopefully contributing to future discussions now that I've got me feet wet.
My keyfob on my 2001 TT stopped working. The dealer diagnosed it as "dead". They keyfob was replaced. However, once the car was returned, the lights no longer flashed to let you know the doors were locked. Also, the map light ceased to work on the inside of the car while driving. Sadly, the dealer seems to have no clue, except to disavow any blame in the situation. They said some "microswitch" may need to be replaced. I feel they are guessing at the issue at hand, and are trying to do the tried and true "throw money at it until it's fixed" style of repair. I'm an auto engineer, and this doesn't fly with me.
Can anyone point me in the direction of what the issue might be....apart from and incompetent dealer?
Thanks alot...and I look forward to spending more time here and hopefully contributing to future discussions now that I've got me feet wet.
Causes the alarm and interior lights to be confused.
Check this link.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=1929857
The other thing that fails is that lock switch between the seats, don't know why because most people rarely use it.
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The equivalent of the lucas or marelli on old british and italian cars.
Start with the basics and eliminate the remote. The comfort control module is activated by the remote.Try manually locking the doors with the key and see what happens.
If you have a VAG.com clear the remote info that's already programmed and start again.
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Yes. Still works too.
There's a microswitch in the door lock that often fails. You can buy a new door mechanism or install a standard microswitch.
Causes the alarm and interior lights to be confused.
Check this link.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=1929857
The other thing that fails is that lock switch between the seats, don't know why because most people rarely use it.
Causes the alarm and interior lights to be confused.
Check this link.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=1929857
The other thing that fails is that lock switch between the seats, don't know why because most people rarely use it.
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