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MailmanOdd
10-10-2012, 07:48 AM
It seems like my remote range is absolutely terrible. I have to be within 20-30 feet of my car for the remote to work even when pointing directly at it. I had a loaner A4 and the range was WAAAAAY longer. This happens with both of my keys and even happens with brand new batteries. Anyone have any idea on how to troubleshoot? I am trying to avoid taking it in to the dealer because it's not close by.
Jimminez
10-10-2012, 08:50 AM
Press it up to your chin while pressing the button. No joke, it helps.
This was an issue with my old A4 and helped if I really needed to unlock or lock from a distance, but not noticable for my current car as it has the keyless feature.
dparm
10-10-2012, 08:53 AM
Press it up to your chin while pressing the button. No joke, it helps.
This was an issue with my old A4 and helped if I really needed to unlock or lock from a distance, but not noticable for my current car as it has the keyless feature.
Bone conduction. This is absolutely true.
MailmanOdd
10-10-2012, 09:10 AM
Yes I know that works. I also know it makes me look like a retard. The range is still awful...my B7 A4 had at least 4x the range.
oc cc
10-10-2012, 09:13 AM
I just attached my garage control module to my weener, so every time I hip thrust I can open my gate/garage.
But on a serious note, I have noticed different cars have different ranges, supwitthat?
apexit1
10-10-2012, 09:19 AM
Worked from at least 100' away the other day but pressing it against my chin.
focusaudi
10-10-2012, 09:32 AM
I just attached my garage control module to my weener, so every time I hip thrust I can open my gate/garage.
But on a serious note, I have noticed different cars have different ranges, supwitthat?
lol SCHWING!
You-S4-It
10-10-2012, 09:55 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gm12xViwRM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
It's a classic!
MailmanOdd
10-10-2012, 10:23 AM
Anyways...back on topic...nobody else has experience this problem? I am thinking there may be a problem with the receiver.
DaveyDave424
10-10-2012, 10:32 AM
my 2008 a4 does the same thing, i just eventually got used to it. i had tried my 2nd key fob, and also tried changing batteries, i literally need to be within 10 steps for it to work, pisses me off...some other guys have amazing ranges, puts me to shame
mattchat
10-11-2012, 09:59 AM
yeah, its not great, I don't know many modern remotes that are any good, but my honda's were even worse.