[s-cars] Strange Electronics - Burglar Alarm Locking Me In

[Mike Bishoff]

Hi folks - I have some odd things going on electronically and could use some
advice. I have a '92 S4 that has been locking me inside the car and won't
allow me to start the car. The sequence goes roughly like this: Unlock the
car with the key, hop inside, close the door, the alarm sets and doors
automatically lock. Then the starter won't engage when turning the key in
the ignition.In order to get it started, I need to turn the key to "on",
then roll down the window and unlock the car from the outside using the key.
This then allows the starter to engage. I was thinking the battery might be
suspect and purchased a new one, but I continue to have the same symptoms.
Additionally, the IR key now no longer works.
 
I'm hoping there's some sort of burglar alarm reset that will get the locks
and ignition back in synch and another method to get the IR key to work
again.
 
Any insight appreciated.
 
Mike
Seattle, WA