[A4] Replace Alarm System

[Nicholas Stock]

Yep, my 2000 A4 had a good range too....the horn however was
pathetic...they've improved that on the 2006 though...

Happy New Year!

Nick

On 12/31/05, Rocky Mullin <caliban at sharon.net> wrote:
>
>         weird!  my 2000 has always had WAY more than 6' range.  i pretty
> much get 50', actually, if not more.
>
>         one thing the dealer told me when i bought the car, years ago.
> the little sensor that picks up the signal is on the dashboard, you can
> actually see it.  it helps to know it's there and point the fob at it.
>
>         the 2006 one works better than the 2000 one, for sure.
>
> At 7:44 AM -0800 12/31/05, Brian O'Connell wrote:
> >Boy, am I glad to hear that someone else is annoyed at
> >the six foot radius for the Audi alarm remote.   I
> >first thought is was a weak battery in the remote, but
> >even a fresh one didn't give me any more distance.
> >This compares to the 50 yard distance from my
> >4Runner's key fob.
> >
> >Ridiculous....
> >
> >-B
> >
> >--- Calvyn <Calvyn at stny.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  Hi Everyone,
> >>
> >>      Anyone ever try replacing their stock alarm system
> >>  with a newer
> >>  system? I've gone through my 3rd key FOB in the 4
> >>  years I've owned my Audi
> >>  and I'd really like to get a new system that has
> >>  better reception then the 5
> >>  foot limit I currently have. Any input appreciated!
> >>
> >>  Thanks,
> >>  -Calvyn-
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