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

[Bob Rossato]

Couple of things you can try depending on whether it's just an issue of the
power locks/alarm being reversed...
http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/s-car-list/2002-July/002633.html

.... or a problem with the control unit for the power door lock vacuum
motor, which seems to be a '92 only thing.
http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/s-car-list/2002-October/006381.html

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Mike Bishoff
> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 9:06 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Strange Electronics - Burglar Alarm Locking Me In
>
>
> Hi guys - Sorry if this is a redundant mail. I was having
> problems with the
> list server and not receiving anything.
>
> 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