Homelink issue

**SilverQuattroA4** · 05-29-2008 08:57 AM

Good day,

I have a 2002 A4 with Homelink. The lights are lit up for the 3 buttons but when I press them, the led does not come on at all. Could this be a fuse problem? If yes, what is the number of the fuse?

Thanks for your help!

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**kwimberly** · 05-29-2008 03:57 PM

I think the fuse layout is printed on the back of the panel. If the other lights are lit up, I wouldn't think it's a fuse.

I used the Homelink fuse slot to run a secondary cigarette adapter for my XM receiver - seems like it's the top right fuse - I think it's a 5 amp. It's defintely on the top row - a MINI style. Check the back of the panel.

**SilverQuattroA4** · 05-29-2008 09:47 PM

Thank you, I will check, hopefully it's not the unit that's toast, otherwise I will continue using my standard remote:)

**CyberPMG** · 05-30-2008 07:28 AM

when you press the button, is the signal going out to operate the device (garage door)? if not, chances are that the wire plug to the transponder (found in the front bumper) is not securely connected. happened to me when getting my timing belt put on (they have to remove the bumper). the plug was simply not securely connected. once squeezed together (and heard a "click"), it started working again.

**Tomek6** · 05-30-2008 05:13 PM

I've got the exact same problem. I haven't tried to use homelink since I had the USP bumper put on. Do you have a pic or diagram of the plug you're talking about? (I didn't put the bumper in myself so I have no clue where it is)

**SilverQuattroA4** · 05-31-2008 09:32 PM

When I press any of the buttons I does not light up (the led) But the buttons themselves are lit up.

It would be interesting to know where the module is so I can check if it is plugged.

**NVR STSFD** · 05-31-2008 10:58 PM

Mine indicates that it is ready to receive the code. But when I go out to the bumper and press my garage door opener the hazard lights never flash. Could this be the same problem being discussed already? TIA

**Tomek6** · 06-01-2008 02:59 PM

When mine worked. I had to have the opener pretty much touching the bumper. And I had to click it more than once. I sat there clicking it until it flashed. Did you try that?

**CyberPMG** · 06-01-2008 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by SilverQuattroA4

When I press any of the buttons I does not light up (the led) But the buttons themselves are lit up.

It would be interesting to know where the module is so I can check if it is plugged.

Exactly how mine was. The plug should be located behind the front bumper. My guess is that the plug is simply not together tight enough for contact with the transponder.

Don't realy remember where the plug is. My local shop had it all apart to do my timing belt. They were able to go back and fix the plug without the need to take the bumper off (might be accessible between the bumper and the radiator?).

If the plug turns out to be securely connected, then the fault may be with the transponder (expensive to replace).

**SilverQuattroA4** · 06-07-2008 11:56 AM

I will try and find where that thing is in my bumper, it would be nice to have it work instead of taking out the remote everytime.
Thanks for the info guys!

**darkstar** · 06-07-2008 12:47 PM

another thing to check is if you are lowered your control arm may have broke the wires in the wheel well on the drivers side this happened to me! i believe they are brown and green.. you might want to give those a look..

**SilverQuattroA4** · 06-09-2008 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by darkstar

another thing to check is if you are lowered your control arm may have broke the wires in the wheel well on the drivers side this happened to me! i believe they are brown and green.. you might want to give those a look..

I have the stock sport suspension, I did not do anything special to it. I'll check for any loose wires, I also have to checkout why my AM on the radio does not work and I believe the backup battery for the alarm is dying...:(