Re: 96 A4Q Remote locking accessory kit?

[Curtis Foon <cfoon@sulmail.stanford.edu>]

Thanks for all of the replys.  My dealer says that the Audi remote 
locking is not in their parts list, but the can install an aftermarket 
brand like Dan says.  Most aftermarket brands I found out are both an 
alarm/remote locking combo.  I assume that the remote locking part can 
be installed without disabling the factory alarm.  BTW, what companies 
offer reliable/durable remote products (Clifford, Alpine?).

-Curtis

On Tue, 4 Feb 97 10:13:58 EST  Dan Masi <dan_masi@MENTORG.COM> wrote:

> 
> On Feb 3,  4:49pm, Curtis Foon wrote:
> > Subject: 96 A4Q Remote locking accessory kit?
> > I have a 96 A4 Quattro with everything except the remote locking.
> >
> > When I bought the car last  April, the one I ordered didn't have
> > remote locking when it came in.  Instead of waiting another 3
> > months for the next shipment,  I bought the car thinking that I
> > could have it installed at a later date. Has anybody heard about
> > dealers installing the remote locking or is it only available from
> > the factory?
> 
> The Audi remote locking is only available from the factory (on
> '96 A4s, that is... in '97, I believe dealers can install it).
> But dealers are doing dealer-installed remote locking with other
> brands.  I had my dealer install remote locking on my '96 A4Q;
> he installed a Clifford system, which to me was actually an
> improvement.  Has all (ok, most... see below) of the functionality
> of the factory system, plus smaller transmitter, adjustable
> features like auto-lock, and the transmitter has two extra small
> buttons that can be used for, say, a headlight relay or a
> garage door opener.  What I *did* give up with this particular
> system is a separate lock/unlock button.  It's just one big
> button... push once, the car locks.  Push again, the car unlocks.
> 
> Dan Masi
> '96 A4Q
> 
> >
> > I looked at the 97s and was envious of the digital display that
> shows
> > mpg, miles to dest., etc.
> >
> > -----------------------------------------
> > "Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes."
> >
> > Curtis Foon
> > cfoon@stanford.edu
> >
> >
> >-- End of excerpt from Curtis Foon
> 
> 

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Curtis Foon
cfoon@sulmail.stanford.edu
415-725-7899