Keyless Entry

[Anton8]

I been having trouble with the keyless entry for a couple of weeks, now it has packed up altogether. I can only open the car using the key, also the foot actuated boot release is not working. Probably same cause. Also I can't keep the offside charge flap closed.  It will close if I hold it shut and lock the car but as soon as I open the car again the charge flap opens. Also Audi didn't delete the last recall from the MMI so it keeps telling me to get it done. So all these bits are driving me crazy. Booked it in now to Audi S.E. before anything else crops up.

[Steve Q]

Sorry to hear this buddy, it's certainly annoying. Keep us posted how you get on 

[Anton8]

Got some thing else now. I did a fairly long run yesterday approx 70 miles, this morning I have "Low Battery Charge. Will Charge when driving" This isn't the traction battery as I have 170 miles in that, it must be the 12 volt system. 

[cliffcoggin]

Tony.

Are you aware that electric cars do not have alternators to charge the auxilliary battery? Instead they have solid state DC/DC convertors (400 volt to 12 volt,) which have a reputation for failing. Maybe yours is faulty.

[Anton8]

Yes, I did know that. I was wondering if that was the cause of these electrical gremlins. It is going into Audi shortly to to get sorted. 

[cliffcoggin]

Do please let us know the outcome as I have heard the convertors (or should that be invertors,) are expensive.

[Anton8]

I will. The worrying thing is Cliff that next year all these gremlins and bits become mine when the warranty expires.

[Anton8]

I really don't know what to make of my car. I threatened it with the sack and it has self healed itself. Everything is back working again. 

[cliffcoggin]

If threats fail Tony, try beating it severely with a rose bush. It didn't work for John Cleese, but you might just be lucky.

Nevertheless I'd still take it in for testing.

[Anton8]

I think it needs putting on their computer in case there is something amiss. It goes in on the 11th March. At least it will get a free valet.