[s-cars] RE: Non-working key fob

[Southerlin, Russell S]

I read the May archives and tried again last night to no avail. One post
mentioned that the beep may or may not work (sounds like my car).  I am
thinking that the RF box must be confused and needs to be cleared of all
codes then re-programmed or the RF box is not getting the RF signal.  I
tried the clear all codes procedure (push open button 5 times in 5
seconds and wait 6 seconds then push open again) and still noting
happens.

Does anyone know where the antenna is for the RF remote? I tried to
trace the coax wire going into the box under the seat but it goes off
behind the seat and is hard to trace without tearing the whole car
apart.

Russ Southerlin
95.5 S6


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry C Leung [mailto:l.leung at juno.com]
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 5:34 PM
To: Southerlin, Russell S
Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Non-working key fob


Great. The bad thing for mine is, it worked until the battery died. 
Now, you and I are in the same position. I'd consider the dealer
(I've a warrantee, but it's got a $200 deductable, and they charge,
get this, $95 an hour. Guess I'd use that deductable up in a hurry....)

LL - NY


On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 07:27:26 -0600 "Southerlin, Russell S"
<russell.s.southerlin at lmco.com> writes:
> Larry,
> Nothing so far. Yes I have the 2 button remote (now I have 2 of 
> them). I
> did look at the control box and measured 12Vdc on some of the wires
> going into the box so it appears my box has power.  I think it is 
> the
> box mounted upside down on the passenger side under back seat. There 
> is
> a coax looking cable going into it so I think this must be the RF
> antenna.
> 
> Mine sounds strangely similar. PO gave me the key FOB and said 
> battery
> was just dead but when I replaced battery nothing works.  You would
> think that just replacing the battery would not change the frequency 
> of
> the FOB and therefore the locking system would still be programmed 
> for
> that FOB??  Like I said I measured the FOB battery voltage while 
> pushing
> the buttons and I get a slight voltage drop which tells me that the 
> FOB
> is most likely working.
> 
> I thought I was on to something when I found a blown fuse in the 
> trunk
> but it turned out to be cell phone.
> 
> Russell Southerlin
> 95.5 S6
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry C Leung [mailto:l.leung at juno.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 10:18 PM
> To: Southerlin, Russell S
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: Non-working key fob
> 
> 
> You too!?!?
> 
> If you come up with anything, please let me know. I have EXACTLY
> your symptoms (I'm assuming you have a 2 button RF remote,i.e.
> 95.5 S6 (C4 chassis)) and I've tried EVERY sequence suggested by 
> the
> list
> (see
> the May or June '04 archives) and the Bentley procedure, and 
> standing on my head when pressing the buttons. For the moment,
> I've given up, so when a colleague goes to her Camry this afternoon
> (after an annoyingly late meeting) and remote unlocks her car, I'm
> jealous. Anyway, if you work something out, let me know. I'll do 
> the
> same, although I have NO ideas. And, just case, yup, using both
> keys. Worse yet, this was the remote that came with the car, and it
> worked fine until the battery died.
> 
> LL - NY
> 
>