Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
03-22-2005, 06:24 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
03-22-2005, 06:24 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
03-22-2005, 06:24 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>Don Turner wrote:
>
>>Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
>Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>programming only but then they could still get into your car.
As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
Audi dealer.
--
Steve Walker
03-22-2005, 06:51 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Don Turner wrote:
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
03-22-2005, 06:51 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Don Turner wrote:
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
03-22-2005, 06:51 AM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Don Turner wrote:
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
> Guys,
>
> My house was burgled and unfortunately one of the things the thieves took
> was the spare remote for my 2001 Audi A3 tdi sports. I was away with the car
> at the time so luckily they didn't get to steal that as well. But the
> problem is that my car is now a sitting duck as someone, somewhere has the
> only other remaining key.
>
> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the locks???
>
> Cheers
> Don
>
>
If you can get access to AUTODATA 2004 it will tell you how to reprogram
your remaining key.
Alternatively go to your local Audi dealer and explain the situation and
I am sure they will reprogram the key for you. It only takes a couple of
minutes.
HTH
03-22-2005, 01:46 PM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
"Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Don Turner wrote:
Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are they
were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
03-22-2005, 01:46 PM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
"Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Don Turner wrote:
Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are they
were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
03-22-2005, 01:46 PM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
"Peat" <manxexile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> Don Turner wrote:
Try a visual deterrent aswell like a steering wheel lock. Chances are they
were opportunistic, but they may know somebody....
03-22-2005, 02:22 PM
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Re: Need security advice for vulnerable Audi
Steve Walker wrote:
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
> In message <bhuv31la2ljmbb7q6ua3bbq8sh176gf13k@4ax.com>, Wolfgang
> Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> writes
>
>> Don Turner wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone have any advice as to what I can do? e.g. change the
>>> locks???
>>
>>
>> Yep, change the locks. I've thought about advising to change the
>> programming only but then they could still get into your car.
>
>
> As a first step, it should be possible to reprogram the remote so that
> the stolen one is no longer valid. I know that my car needs both a key
> and a valid remote to start the engine. I don't know about the A3, and
> as you say they would still be able to enter the car. I'd go and ask an
> Audi dealer.
>
That#s the same for an A3. If you visit the dealer, they can de-program
the old key, and then it won't start the car. Obviously you need to
change the locks to stop people getting in.
