[s-cars] infra-red key

[Franco Barber]

I opened up my key, took some pictures, and tossed together
a quick web page.

See this URL:  http://elektro.cmhnet.org/~feb/audi_ir_key/

Franco


On Wed, Feb 26, 2003 at 04:43:23PM -0500, Franco Barber wrote:
> I had a non-functioning IR key on a 95 A6 that I bought used.
>
> Just like your case, changing batteries didn't do anygood.
> I don't know about the IR bulb illuminating:  I can't see it
> illuminate even when it's working.
>
> In my case, I was able to get the key working again by disassembling
> it and cleaning the contacts on the button.  The contact on the
> key is made by a very simple switch that looks remarkably like
> the contacts on an Atari joystick from 1982.  A triangular piece
> of metal that is arched, and when you push down on the button this
> piece of metal is flexed and makes contact.  I think there was
> a piece of clear cellophane holding it in place.
>
> I took the contact piece off, cleaned it with a pencil eraser,
> and put it back together.  Wish I had a picture to send you,
> but I didn't have a digital camera when I did this two years ago.
>
> I can't remember exactly how the key comes apart, but I think
> the side with the button on it pops off like a cover, leaving
> the core of the key (with the batteries on it and the key shank.)
> Take the battery cover off and you'll see that latch that holds
> it together.
>
> You might also try cleaning the battery contacts first...
>
> Franco
>
> On Wed, Feb 26, 2003 at 04:24:16PM -0500, David Glasser wrote:
> > One key works, other doesn't.  Batteries changed.  Programming per manual
> > failed to solve.  Infra red bulb in broken key seems not to be illuminating.
> > Any BTDT's?
> >
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