RE: A4 Remote Locking

["Gregory C. Heidt" <mis@postoffice.worldnet.att.net>]

>From: kawo@internetizen.com
>Date: Fri, 7 Feb 1997 18:52:30 -0800 (PST)
>Subject: Re: A4 remote locks
>
>And.... I also have the experience that the remote
>control doesn't work well. Even I stand really close
>to my car, sometimes I need to push the button few
>times to open my door.
>
>Other question, my car starts to have break noise.
>and... few times got the noise when I made U turn.
>Any clue???

>Kawo
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I also have a 97 2.8 A4Q 5spd.  However, I have had no problems with my
remote locking.  It works great on my A4Q.  I hope you guys can get it
fixed.

To get your remote locking to respond better, I have found that holding the
end of the fob up to your chin and then pressing the lock or unlock button
extends the range.  I used to have a Clifford Car Alarm in my Honda, and I
could almost double the range by holding the fob up to my chin. 
Matter-a-fact, I think this was even stated in the book of my Clifford
alarm.  Anyway give it a try and let me know what you think.

Also, I have found that the remote locking and unlocking works better if
you hold the button on the fob down for about 1-2 seconds rather then just
a quick push.  

Brake noise?  Yep, I get it to.  It's kind of embarrassing coming to a stop
with a $34,000 car squealing it's heart out.  I even bedded the brakes in
properly from the first time I bought the car up till 1,500 miles.  It
didn't make any difference.  The brakes don't squeal all the time.  Only
sometimes.  

As-far-as having the brakes squeal around a corner or U-turn, nope.  I have
not had this happen, yet.  I am assuming that your foot is off the brake
when turning, right? ;-)

Well I hope this helps a little bit.  Good Luck

Greg Heidt
'97 2.8 A4Q 5spd Pearlescent