remote problem
 

Hello,

I have a problem, my remote for the keyless entry for my 97 A4 stopped working. I only have one remote, I've tried changing the batteries and reprogramming but, still not luck. So I came to the conclusion that the remote is done, the dealership wants almost $200 just for the remote. I have the separate key and remote and I was wondering, if I buy the fob (switchblade) key off ebay, will it work on my car? The numbers in the back of my remote are: MZ2 410 819 4 but the switchblade fob ones are MZ2 410 819 6, is this a problem? Has anyone successfully gotten one of these and worked fine without exactly matching the numbers? Any help would be appreciated!

RE: remote problem
 

I don't know exactly what that different digit signifies, but I do know that people HAVE got remotes off ebay and had them work, although occasionally you need to pay the dealer to program them...

RE: remote problem
 

as long as the Fcc number is the same it will work

RE: remote problem
 

So, if it's off by that last number it won't work? If it won't is there any switchblade fobs that WILL work on a 97 A4, I was running a search but can't quite get it down packed, I've seen some posts that it does work and some that it doesn't...

RE: remote problem
 

id say that since there's never really a shortage of keys on ebay, it's worth your while to wait and call a dealership, and ask them if it'll work. then go from there. it's not like you're missing out on a great deal, considering the turnover rate on ebay these days.