Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).

However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).

Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
alarm.

This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.

Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
alarm?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

John Edwards

P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
wrong?

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>

Try opening the driver door window while the door is open and leeve the
window open.
Your alarm is armed when the door is open, so try locking the door using
the inddor safety switch. Open the door from outside and you should
hopefully be in phase with the alarm..
You could also lock the door from utside and open it using the indoor
safety switch or indoor handle..

Anyway I think normal operation of door locks should be to rotat clockwise
to lock and counter clockwise to unlock..

best of luck with the alarm/lock problem..

>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
> else wrong?

If you got aircondisioning the radiator fan will run on low speed as long
as the compressor is running.. This is to cool the heat exchanger that is
placed in front of the radiator... If you shut of the compressor the fans
should stop, and not start before the temperature sensor in the radiator
starts them..

If you don't have AC thers a diffrent story..
You might find some help here:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/troubl...g/cooling.html


regards

ottar t



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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>

Try opening the driver door window while the door is open and leeve the
window open.
Your alarm is armed when the door is open, so try locking the door using
the inddor safety switch. Open the door from outside and you should
hopefully be in phase with the alarm..
You could also lock the door from utside and open it using the indoor
safety switch or indoor handle..

Anyway I think normal operation of door locks should be to rotat clockwise
to lock and counter clockwise to unlock..

best of luck with the alarm/lock problem..

>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
> else wrong?

If you got aircondisioning the radiator fan will run on low speed as long
as the compressor is running.. This is to cool the heat exchanger that is
placed in front of the radiator... If you shut of the compressor the fans
should stop, and not start before the temperature sensor in the radiator
starts them..

If you don't have AC thers a diffrent story..
You might find some help here:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/troubl...g/cooling.html


regards

ottar t



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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>

Try opening the driver door window while the door is open and leeve the
window open.
Your alarm is armed when the door is open, so try locking the door using
the inddor safety switch. Open the door from outside and you should
hopefully be in phase with the alarm..
You could also lock the door from utside and open it using the indoor
safety switch or indoor handle..

Anyway I think normal operation of door locks should be to rotat clockwise
to lock and counter clockwise to unlock..

best of luck with the alarm/lock problem..

>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
> else wrong?

If you got aircondisioning the radiator fan will run on low speed as long
as the compressor is running.. This is to cool the heat exchanger that is
placed in front of the radiator... If you shut of the compressor the fans
should stop, and not start before the temperature sensor in the radiator
starts them..

If you don't have AC thers a diffrent story..
You might find some help here:
http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/troubl...g/cooling.html


regards

ottar t



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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your owners
manual. It will describe it.
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?
This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air conditioning on.

If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem could be a
stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your owners
manual. It will describe it.
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?
This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air conditioning on.

If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem could be a
stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your owners
manual. It will describe it.
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?
This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air conditioning on.

If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem could be a
stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in
news:1162uktsbve4b8a@corp.supernews.com:

>> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
>> alarm?
> Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your
> owners manual. It will describe it.

I've been all through the owners manual. I can't find anything related to
resetting. Can you detail the steps required if you have the info?

>>
>> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>>
>> John Edwards
>>
>> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
>> else wrong?
> This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air
> conditioning on.
>
> If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem
> could be a stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

There is no air-con. I guess I'll need to look at the above areas.

Thanks

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in
news:1162uktsbve4b8a@corp.supernews.com:

>> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
>> alarm?
> Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your
> owners manual. It will describe it.

I've been all through the owners manual. I can't find anything related to
resetting. Can you detail the steps required if you have the info?

>>
>> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>>
>> John Edwards
>>
>> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
>> else wrong?
> This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air
> conditioning on.
>
> If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem
> could be a stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

There is no air-con. I guess I'll need to look at the above areas.

Thanks

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Tony <tonyjnospam@nospamvisi.com> wrote in
news:1162uktsbve4b8a@corp.supernews.com:

>> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
>> alarm?
> Yes. there is a procedure for resetting the locking system. Check your
> owners manual. It will describe it.

I've been all through the owners manual. I can't find anything related to
resetting. Can you detail the steps required if you have the info?

>>
>> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>>
>> John Edwards
>>
>> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something
>> else wrong?
> This is OK if it is running at low speed and you have the air
> conditioning on.
>
> If the air is off then it should not be on all the time. the problem
> could be a stuck fan relay or bad fan speed sensor on the radiator.

There is no air-con. I guess I'll need to look at the above areas.

Thanks

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:

> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
> Sciroccos).
>

Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.

They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
electrical problems :(

I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:

> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
> Sciroccos).
>

Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.

They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
electrical problems :(

I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:

> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
> Sciroccos).
>

Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.

They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
electrical problems :(

I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>
>>Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>>few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>>Sciroccos).
>>
>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>
Sounds like you need someone with a VAG diagnostic system to pull the error
codes. A local Audi shop or the dealership could do that quickly.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>
>>Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>>few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>>Sciroccos).
>>
>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>
Sounds like you need someone with a VAG diagnostic system to pull the error
codes. A local Audi shop or the dealership could do that quickly.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

John Edwards wrote:
> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>
>>Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>>few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>>Sciroccos).
>>
>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>
Sounds like you need someone with a VAG diagnostic system to pull the error
codes. A local Audi shop or the dealership could do that quickly.

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

På 16 Apr 2005 21:18:18 GMT, skrev John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com>:

> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>> Sciroccos).
>>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>

If all indicators are on, I would check the emergency switch first. As
this is the only switch that can engage all indicator lights at the same
time.. They should go on and off though, with the indicator relay, but
that may not be working?

It msy also be the alarm that triggers them, to show the car is
armed...But they should go off after a fiew seconds..
If its the alarm that keeps the lights on, I would try to disconnect the
battery for 30min and reconnect to see if the alarm resets to proper
function.. Might also solve the problem with reversed function of door
locks/ alarm.
Remember to have the code for the radio ready, and remember to turn the
radio off before disconnecting battery..


regards
ottar t


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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

På 16 Apr 2005 21:18:18 GMT, skrev John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com>:

> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>> Sciroccos).
>>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>

If all indicators are on, I would check the emergency switch first. As
this is the only switch that can engage all indicator lights at the same
time.. They should go on and off though, with the indicator relay, but
that may not be working?

It msy also be the alarm that triggers them, to show the car is
armed...But they should go off after a fiew seconds..
If its the alarm that keeps the lights on, I would try to disconnect the
battery for 30min and reconnect to see if the alarm resets to proper
function.. Might also solve the problem with reversed function of door
locks/ alarm.
Remember to have the code for the radio ready, and remember to turn the
radio off before disconnecting battery..


regards
ottar t


--
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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

På 16 Apr 2005 21:18:18 GMT, skrev John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com>:

> John Edwards <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in
> news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87:
>
>> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a
>> few weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three
>> Sciroccos).
>>
>
> Later on today, I looked outside and saw that the indicators were on. Not
> flashing, just lit up. All 6 bulbs.
>
> They're not tied to the alarm in any way so it looks like I've got wider
> electrical problems :(
>
> I had to remove fuse number 4 to get the indicators to turn off.
>

If all indicators are on, I would check the emergency switch first. As
this is the only switch that can engage all indicator lights at the same
time.. They should go on and off though, with the indicator relay, but
that may not be working?

It msy also be the alarm that triggers them, to show the car is
armed...But they should go off after a fiew seconds..
If its the alarm that keeps the lights on, I would try to disconnect the
battery for 30min and reconnect to see if the alarm resets to proper
function.. Might also solve the problem with reversed function of door
locks/ alarm.
Remember to have the code for the radio ready, and remember to turn the
radio off before disconnecting battery..


regards
ottar t


--
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Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Possibly way off target but "strange" electrical problems can often be down
to a poor earth - check the battery connections for tightness and corrosion.
Also look in the engine bay for earth straps etc. that may be loose.


Paul

"John Edwards" <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in message
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87...
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Possibly way off target but "strange" electrical problems can often be down
to a poor earth - check the battery connections for tightness and corrosion.
Also look in the engine bay for earth straps etc. that may be loose.


Paul

"John Edwards" <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in message
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87...
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?

Re: Help needed! - Coupe central locking reversed
 

Possibly way off target but "strange" electrical problems can often be down
to a poor earth - check the battery connections for tightness and corrosion.
Also look in the engine bay for earth straps etc. that may be loose.


Paul

"John Edwards" <usenet@visibleair.com> wrote in message
news:Xns963A969093481usenetvisibleaircom@212.159.2 .87...
> Hello everyone, I'm new to this group. I bought an Audi Coupe '95 a few
> weeks ago and it's been great (previously having had three Sciroccos).
>
> However, this morning I came outside to find the doors unlocked. I am 100%
> sure I locked them last night. Now, the central locking works bacwards. I
> used to turn the key clockwise to unlock and anti-clockwise to lock, which
> also set the alarm (alarm briefly honks to indicate it's set).
>
> Now, clockwise locks the doors and anticlockwise unlocks and sets the
> alarm.
>
> This is major problem as the alarm doesn't set when the doors are locked,
> and if the engine is started with the alarm set the alarm triggers.
>
> Is there a way to reset the central locking so it's in synch with the
> alarm?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> John Edwards
>
> P.S my radiator fans run all the time, is this normal or is something else
> wrong?