[s-cars] Infrared Key

[Bob Rossato]

Did you by chance not drive the car for a while, like say a week+, before
you noticed it not working?  If so that is normal.  After approx 7 days of
inactivity the remote receiver is shut down to save battery power.  To
reactivate you have to press the remote button first then unlock the car
with the key.  Then you can lock and unlock with the remote again as normal.
Check your owners manual if you have one.

Bob

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> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Bob Frizzell
> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:03 PM
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> Subject: [s-cars] Infrared Key
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> Gentlemen:
> An update on my key problem: now the friggin thing is working!  I
> know they are affected by florescent lights and such but this
> time mine was gone for about a week.  Something triggered it to
> work again.  Reminds me of my Ironman watch when it decided to
> quit - I believe from some infrared door opener.  I thought the
> only way to give the thing a jolt was to put it in the microwave
> for a second, which I did.  Other than blowing the light, the
> watch has been working perfectly for over 10 years.  I'm not
> suggesting zapping your S-car with a microwave but if you have a
> similar key problem, just be patient, some unknown force will
> likely fix it.
> Bob
> 93 S4