Selecting & Entering Code

1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Selecting & Entering Code
  1. Module can be coded according to possible function/equipment variations. Central locking system either come with or without remote control unit capabilities. To select proper code, chose either standard or personalized control module codes. If standard control module codes are desired, go to next step. If personalized control module codes are desired, go to step 3).
  2. Choose proper standard code. See STANDARD CONTROL MODULE CODES  table. After choosing proper standard code, press 07 to select code control module function. Press "Q" key to confirm input. CODE CONTROL MODULE ENTER CODE NUMBER XXXXX (0-32000) will be displayed. Enter valid 5-digit code. Press "Q" key to confirm input. Press right arrow key to return to select function display.
  3. To choose personalized code, answer questions and add numbers to get personalized code. See PERSONALIZED CONTROL MODULE CODES  table. After choosing proper personalized code, press 07 to select code control module function. Press "Q" key to confirm input. CODE CONTROL MODULE ENTER CODE NUMBER XXXXX (0-32000) will be displayed. Enter valid 5-digit code. Press "Q" key to confirm input. Press right arrow key to return to select function display.
STANDARD CONTROL MODULE CODES

Vehicle & System Type Code
Convertible
With Remote Control Unit 11932
Without Remote Control Unit 03228
Sedan
With Remote Control Unit (1) 11788 Or 11916
Without Remote Control Unit (1) 03084 Or 03212
Station Wagon
With Remote Control Unit (1) 12044 Or 12172
Without Remote Control Unit (1) 03340 Or 03468
(1) Used this code if ultrasonic interior monitor system has OBD capabilities.
PERSONALIZED CONTROL MODULE CODES

Application & Question No Yes
Vehicles Without Remove Control Unit
1)  Is Vehicle A Station Wagon 0 256
2)  Is Vehicle A Convertible 0 16
3)  Want Safety Central Locking 0 4
4)  Answer MUST BE Yes " 2048
5)  Has Anti-Theft Warning System 0 8
6)  Want Flashers When Alarm Triggered (1) 0 4096
7)  Want Horn When Alarm Is Triggered (1) 0 1024
8)  Interior Monitoring System Has OBD (2) 128 0
Vehicles With Remote Control Unit
1)  Is Vehicle A Station Wagon 0 256
2)  Is Vehicle A Convertible 0 16
3)  Want Safety Central Locking 0 4
4)  Answer MUST BE Yes " 2048
5)  Will Anti-Theft System Be Activated 0 8
6)  Want Flashers When Alarm Triggered (1) 0 4096
7)  Want Horn When Alarm Is Triggered (1) 0 1024
8)  Interior Monitoring System Has OBD (2) 128 0
9)  Want Remote Control Unit Activated 0 8192
10)  Want Flashers To Confirm Locking/Unlocking 0 512
11)  Want Central Locking With Remote 16384 0
(1) Only one of questions 5 and 6 can be answered yes, but both can be answered no.
(2) Answer is always no on Cabriolet models.
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