anders81

Has anyone noticed the remote led flashing WHILE driving?

I have seen it a few times now, for no apparent reason the remote flashes 5-6 times (i am guessing)and then stops.

I have a month old 2011 Q5 3.2L with convenience key. The key being on my lap while this occurs (hanging off belt loop).

I find this puzzling.
Any ideas?

Anders

tomashek

I have my key in my pocket all the time, so haven't noticed......
I'll give it a try and see.
My guess is: it periodically talks to central unit to verify they are on the same page.
How is that for an explanation!

LMcQueen

The manual mentioned something about flashing lights on the fob (manual not here with me, or else I'd have looked it up)

anders81

Manual says the light flashes in certain scenarios, but only tells you about the dead battery one...and I know it's not that, or the display in the car would tell me the same thing...
Perhaps they are just 'TALKING' to each other...

warcity

iTrader: (1)

Mine does this too on my old and new car, normal.

anders81

good to know.

It just surprised me driving at night and seeing my crotch flashing!

LMcQueen

That's a conversation starter: "Sorry Officer, I didn't see the stop sign 'cuz I was staring at my flashing crotch..."