Re: Cantankerous Key Fob!

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

W. D. wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I am new to the list, (as of this morning), so I haven't seen too
> many messages.  However, I've recently acquired a 1996 Audi A6
> Quattro 4 door sedan.
 
Cool car!

> The remote control on the key ring sometimes works, and sometime
> does not (mostly sometimes not).  It has a brand new battery
> installed.
 
Is this the IR remote (has a little light on the [big] key)?

> Does anyone know the magic word that will get this thing to work???

I have a few, but I can't say them on the list :)
If it's the infared key remote, you can check a couple of things--first
make sure that the little IR light in the key is clean.  When you're
pushing the button, keep in mind that you have to have the light pointed
at the B pillar of the car, and need to be about 10-15 feet away.
If your batteries are indeed good, if you're staring at the light on the
key when you press the button you should see a quick, faint, red flash. 
If you often have to push the key a number of times, you might need to
re-synchronize the codes--stand about a foot from the driver's door,
point the key at the reciever on the B pillar, and push the button--then
within 30 seconds use the key to lock and unlock the driver's door. 
This may only work if the remote part doesn't work; I'm not sure.

Good luck!
-- 
Elliott