A4 Keyless Entry

[Michael Lambrou <lambrou@cae.ca>]

Hello fellow listers,

I have a *94 A4Q without the sunroof option.  It appears that as of this model year the keyless entry only comes bundled with the sunroof option, so needless to say I did not have one.  After following the list for a few months, I read a posting that this device could be bought as a separate part from the dealer.  I ordered one (P/N 8L0-959-753-01C) and waited a few days for the part to arrive.  When it arrived, I went to pick it up and to have it coded for my car.  I picked up the unit from the parts department and then walked over to the service department to see if I they can do it right away.  It appears that the service reps were not clear on the issue of activating this device and told me to make an appointment and come back because this may take an hour!!
Has anyone else bought the keyless entry unit as an after delivery part and is it true that it needs all this time for *programming* it?

Michael Lambrou
*97 A4Q 2.8L