ok i gotta 01 a4 quattro 2.8 5spd and the keyless entry just took a crap on me.....i have the spare at home but im not gonna be there tirll tommorrow..always easier acess to here lol.....i changed the batteries in the remote and still nuttin....r the keys known to take crap? and if it turns out to be the key can i buy a new 1 from audi and then program it with vag-com? or does the dealer have to do it? thanx in advance and great site guys has helped out a ton

 

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Never heard of many problems with the remote. If it is just get a new one and program it yourself, no need for VAGCOM. Search here or check out audiworld.com tech section for programming instructions.

 

are you having difficulties reading my digital pictures??

 

not i, i can see them fine

 

I just had this issue on my B5 Avant earlier this week, after changing the remote battery.
The manual says essentially "Stand close to car. Depress any button on remote. Unlock car with key within 1 minute of pressing button on remote. This should sync the remote and car alarm."

Basically, the remote reset itself when you replaced the battery, and the car is just verifying the remote you're using is in fact for your car.

You should still be able to lock/unlock/alarm your car with the key though...?

 

get a better monitor