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Old 01-24-2007, 02:06 PM
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Hi;
My '01 A6 alarm is apparently deciding now to trip of its own accord. All the remote key functions seem to work properly, but about 30 secs. (or sometimes longer) after arming the horn and lights let go, as if someone was trying to enter. There is no motion from inside the car, ie: pet.
If I lock the car from the inside using the drivers door lock button and exit the car from the passenger side (and manually pushing that door's lock button down) and close the door, all is locked and well (so far). However, I believe locking the car THAT way does not arm the alarm (as there is no blinking red 'armed' light on the door) so ultimately is not an adaquate solution.
Anybody else run into this or as a new owner am I sufering from finger fumble somehow?
Thanxs.........Bill
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Old 02-17-2007, 12:07 PM
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Since this is such an active and helpful forum........ I'll mention that after checking that the interior lights came on with each door opening (indicating that sensor is functioning) I moved to the hood and found that when closed, it was less than snug (slight vertical play). Tightened it up and have had no problems so far.
Hope this helps someone in the future..........Bill
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Its good that people are starting to contribute here. I think with 1000+ users this site has some potential, just needs some more activity.
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Yeah....I have the same problem....when i come back to my car, I sometimes find it with it's signals flashing.....although the siren is not on...just the lights.
No one in the car....noone has touched it....could it be that the sensor gets a bit sensitive over time? I'm not sure. but Í'll have to look into the issue soon....as sonn as i find a cause and/or a solution....I'll let u guys know.
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