Hey Staticclism, I called the stealer and asked about getting a key with remote and how much will it cost with out programing. They told me it would be 140 and programing would be free. Can you give me the number of the dealer you got you setup from? Maybe I can get the same price if I call your dealer.

 

Tell me about it. I even asked the service guy if he was nuts. It was ridiculous.

The way I did it was different. I turned the key to "run" without starting, got out, locked the door manually with the blade of my new key, held both the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds, the car unlocked itself, and it worked. I hear it's supposed to honk and flash the lights when it works but mine didn't and it worked. Not sure what that's all about.

That's my best guess! It's kind of sad, we're a Volkswagen/Subaru dealership, and nobody there except the two VW techs like Volkswagens at all. I ALWAYS get massive amounts of $#!t from everyone about driving an Audi and not a "high class, high quality" Subaru. It kind of makes me want to both laugh and puke. Can't stand Subarus, really. Before my Audi I hated Subarus but found them to be practical all-weather cars with their AWD, but now I find them all to be rather laughable save the WRX's. Sure they're faster than my car, but I'll take my car as a daily driver any day over a WRX.

j

No problem! From what I understand that's why we're all here! I've received an ungodly amount of useful and money-saving tips & tricks from these forums, I'm glad I can finally contribute something at least somewhat relevant!

Don't see why it wouldn't so long as the ID numbers are the right ones for your car with the transmitter - but the actual key part I'm not sure about. According to the dealership it had to be ordered by VIN from Audi, but that could easily be B.S. or due to the fact that we're a VW dealership and not Audi. But I'm not entirely sure on that one. Even if they could cut the key, I don't think I'd trust anything like this off eBay personally.

 

The dealer I work for is a VW/Subaru dealership, and they "outsource" all their Audi stuff through a shop here in Missoula called "Mountain Imports", so they just ordered the stuff through them. They're a licensed Audi service center (which sadly enough is difficult to find in Montana) - their number is (406) 721-3395.

 

much appreciated information.. thanks

 

No problem!