Technical Car/Motor Issues > Audi - A4 05 2.0 Central locking query
Thread Author: Slidingpillar Replies: 10

 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query - Gromit
I think (but I'm not sure) the remote fob doesn't work when there's already a key in the ignition because locking the car via the remote also switches on the immobiliser. So I don't think there's anything wrong with the key fobs.

On my old 3 series, the alarm and immobiliser didn't engage if you locked/unlocked via the keyhole. Also, you couldn't lock yourself into the car by blipping the keyfob once the key was in the ignition, but you could lock all four doors from a switch on the driver's door. It seemed to be a 'design feature', not a glitch.
 Messages Author Date
 Audi - A4 05 2.0 Central locking query new Slidingpillar 21 Aug 12 11:23
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new Maisie's Dad 21 Aug 12 11:52
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new bathtub tom 21 Aug 12 15:04
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new Slidingpillar 21 Aug 12 15:41
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new Gromit 21 Aug 12 15:57
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new Robbie34 21 Aug 12 16:23
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking query new bathtub tom 21 Aug 12 17:36
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking quer.. new Dave_ 22 Aug 12 19:57
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking que.. new bathtub tom 22 Aug 12 23:06
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking qu.. new Stuartli 16 Oct 12 22:14
 Audi - 05 2.0 Central locking qu.. new Stuartli 16 Oct 12 22:20
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