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bjc26 · 06-30-2005, 08:18 AM

Anyone ever have the batteries go dead in their keyless entry system and have to reprogram? I tried following some of the steps from one of the audi forums but had no luck. I am trying to avoid going to the audi dealership at all costs....

If anyone has done this or knows the correct method, please let me know as soon as possible. FYI this is for a 00 a4 1.8tq.

Thanks in advance.

MuddyREX · 06-30-2005, 08:41 AM

Most owners manual have instructions on how to reprogram the keyless entry system. Check there.

bjc26 · 06-30-2005, 08:53 AM

I browsed mine fairly quickly, I'll check again this afternoon but I don't think it is in there. Audi doesn't like to give away any secrets that could help to earn them money...

quattro4evva · 07-01-2005, 01:25 PM

try this... stolen from audiworld:

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.

Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.
If both of your remotes don't work, do the above for the first key, but on step #3, press the 'UNLOCK' button twice. The lights will flash twice, then continue on with step #4.

hope this helps!

S4toSTI · 07-06-2005, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattro4evva

try this... stolen from audiworld:

You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them.

Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward.
Close and lock the drivers door with the second key.
On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked
With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again.
Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions.
Open drivers door, remove key from ignition.
If both of your remotes don't work, do the above for the first key, but on step #3, press the 'UNLOCK' button twice. The lights will flash twice, then continue on with step #4.

hope this helps!

On aw what is ur username

quattro4evva · 07-06-2005, 01:22 PM

WattsaShAun4... you still post there?

S4toSTI · 07-06-2005, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quattro4evva

WattsaShAun4... you still post there?

Yeah sometimes been more interesting over here recently tho.... lol
i am s4-2-sti

06-30-2005, 08:18 AM	#1
bjc26 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #158 My Ride: '00 Lightning iTrader: (0)	A4 owners - Keyless entry Anyone ever have the batteries go dead in their keyless entry system and have to reprogram? I tried following some of the steps from one of the audi forums but had no luck. I am trying to avoid going to the audi dealership at all costs.... If anyone has done this or knows the correct method, please let me know as soon as possible. FYI this is for a 00 a4 1.8tq. Thanks in advance. __________________ 00 Lightning 04 600rr

06-30-2005, 08:41 AM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Most owners manual have instructions on how to reprogram the keyless entry system. Check there. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-06-2005, 01:22 PM	#6
quattro4evva Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Holland, PA Member #272 iTrader: (0)	WattsaShAun4... you still post there? __________________ 07 subaru impreza 2.5i (missin the turbo To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ) 06 subaru legacy gt limited - traded 98 audi a4 - sold "if everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" ~ mario andretti

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06-30-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
bjc26 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #158 My Ride: '00 Lightning iTrader: (0)	I browsed mine fairly quickly, I'll check again this afternoon but I don't think it is in there. Audi doesn't like to give away any secrets that could help to earn them money... __________________ 00 Lightning 04 600rr

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quattro4evva Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Holland, PA Member #272 iTrader: (0)	try this... stolen from audiworld: You will need BOTH of your "switchblade" keys to reprogram one or both of them. Take the key you DO NOT want to program and put it in the ignition. Turn it one click forward. Close and lock the drivers door with the second key. On the second key (the one in the drivers door) press the 'UNLOCK' button ONCE only. The lights will flash on the car, but the doors will remain locked With the second key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again. Pull the key from the slot and test remote functions. Open drivers door, remove key from ignition. If both of your remotes don't work, do the above for the first key, but on step #3, press the 'UNLOCK' button twice. The lights will flash twice, then continue on with step #4. hope this helps! __________________ 07 subaru impreza 2.5i (missin the turbo To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ) 06 subaru legacy gt limited - traded 98 audi a4 - sold "if everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" ~ mario andretti