Re: A4 remote locks

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

JET writes:
> I bought my A4 without factory installed remote locks too.  The dealer
> had the local stereo/car alarm place put them in for $100,
> ...
> although there is about a 4-5 second delay between pushing the button
> and the car unlocking.  The installers said this was normal for this
> car.  I think I have read that same thing here on the q-list.  How do
> the factory locks perform?

On my 96 A4q with the factory remote lock, the doors lock/unlock
immediately upon pressing the appropriate button on the key fob.
The blinkers and side marker light blink twice when unlocking,
once when locking.  The alarm horn also does the familiar "toot"
when locking.

An interesting feature with the factory remote locking system is
that if you unlock the car with the remote, and then not open a
door (or trunk) within a set amount of time (30 seconds, I think),
the system automatically re-locks itself.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 Turbo
80 4000 2.0
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