I just felt like I had to share this for anyone dealing with the same problem. If the manufactures don't like it, then hopefully it pushes them to produce a better product. Thanks for watching!
Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, he did a great job of repairing a $600 computer! Most shops not interested in tinkering a bit, they would rather just sell a computer swap n bill for it. Here this was almost no parts required! The ultimate in recycling too!
Wow! Great diagnostics nice to see a technician with the confidence to take something apart and actually fix it himself! That's ol school right there, Great Job Eric!
ERIC, YOU ARE THE BIGGEST ASSESTS TO OUR AUTOMOTIVE FIELD AND A GENIOUS IN YOUR CAPABILITIES. THE OWNER OF THE GAR MUST HAVE LOVED YOU SAVING HIM THE MODULE COST.
Wonderful fix, i believe most ECUs go bad because of a tiny electrical component that can be replaced, but people do not notice and rather buy another ECU. You've made my day positive with another knowledge. Thank you
Got the same problem. F Audi. Had a bunch of other problems to go with it. Oil consumption. Turbo waste gate, broken door handles.ect. Theses cars have a timing chain tensioner problem. The list just gos on and on. Not a good car. 😕 think I'll just leave the defective convenience key. It's already 12 years old. Gonna run it till it dies and never buy another audi. POS. At 100k miles. Great video by the way! And thank you for making it.
I’ll add a little additional info. The touch sensors begin to actually leak water because the rubber gasket goes bad, this is what causes the sensor short. The short causes the transistor to stay “ on” longer than a few seconds ( like in normal operation) which causes them to overheat and burn out. You can replace the transistor but the problem will occur again. Just a matter of time/rain. You as a long term fix have to replace door handle AND the transistors, then it will go back to original function. They’ll still get random short to ground error codes but it isn’t an error that trips dash light and will come and go awhile as the water dries out on handle sensor and before transistor goes bad.
I think your right. My convenience key has been defective for like 8 years!.. it went out after I was driving in the rain one day. Smh. Not sure what to do. I might just leave it. Because if I mess up that module. Then it will leave the entire car not working. Then would have to be towed to the dealership costing even more $. Not sure what to do. Sooo many problems with my audi. Piston ring problem. Replaced Turbo. Convenience key. Rear door handles. It just never ends. Could be considered a lemon. Instead I just bought a New BMW under warranty. Still drive the audi though. What a pain
Great job Eric, it is so nice to see a mechanic dip a toe into SMD repair. New challenges! I think I've caught up on all your old videos, what an excellent channel. Keep em coming.
@@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706 hey I watched your video on RU-vid about IOD convenience key defective diagnosis fix, I have the same issue, what was the part number of the transistor in where can I buy one
I have this same problem. Finally got my module out. I have the 4th transistor in mine, which the 4th one ended up being the odd reading. Ordered my transistors so ill be repairing it this coming week.
I believe I've got the same issue but, I think all the transistors on the module r bad!! Started w/door,start button,now trunk. Wish I knew someone locally like u that was able to address it. Thank you 4 the video
Good job bro... I am the same when it comes to jobs like this.. I only replace modules as a last option... Hopefully you charged appropriately for this job... Because dealer would have charged way to much for this job...
Great video and research. Had the same problem. Bought the chip off of ebay and paid a company to do the soldering. Cost me just over $40.00 and every thinks is working again.
Very nice fix. I have almost the same problem on my Audi A6 but I won't get any DTCs. That condition makes it quite hard to pinpoint. Are there any other weak spots on the ECM that I can check? Thank you.
I’m grateful for the video and I’m glad somebody figured this out I just want to know what the part number is eight so I can get the transistor and solder it in to my CCM board.
Awesome video . Need your help my friend. I have an Audi b7.the hazard lights flicker fast then shuts off after 5 mins. The key fob don't work. When I open the door it starts flashing and also when I switch the ignition on. Any help would b appreciated
Thank you for the great video, I have Audi A6 2013, the 4 door keyless system not working but the trunk and ignition system working. What you think the problem? And what you recommend me to start with ? I will be happy to read your writing
Great video. I have a couple questions, did you have to disconnect the battery prior to removing the module? I imagine it’s continually powered up otherwise how would it know when to activate. Also, did you need to discharge or worry about any static electricity while soldering the board?
Great video ! very useful! I have a 2012 audi Q5. None of the steering wheel functions seem to work (stereo volume, horn ect) I thought about replacing the clock spring? Where should i begin? Thanks
Hi, thanks, your video helped me. I had verdigris and cleaned the connectors. Also, is there to delete all keys that are programmed in my car, Audi A4 B8?
I thought you were going to put the information for the transistor chip that you replaced.....Really good video other than I would like to know where you bought that transistor at.
@@antone7620 i did figure it out. Its in the same spot. But behind the other module. I had to take out both modules and bracket. Fixed it in no time. Email me. Joshuadupret@gmail.com
Hey mate great Video! I have a 2009 Audi A4, the key fib works to unlock but key-less unlocking does not work. The push start button works though so would this transistor be the issue still?
I have a 2013 Audi A5 2.0t and yesterday my dumb ass left the key on the trunk while I was unloading my market cart, as soon as I grabbed my son from the seat of the cart I close the trunk lid completely forgetting I left my key inside the trunk and you see having the key near by opens the door on the driver side but my car actually doesn’t have the push start button so I wouldn’t drive away and the actual advanced key function on my car where you have the key in your packet and the doors unlock when you are near by doesn’t work either but after seeing this vid I will sure try and repair my module to see if the doors unlock even if the key is in the trunk lol I hope
Nice video, Thanks. You said you mentioned transistor number but I dont see it. I have a problem that I must unlock driver side by manual key. Doors lock and unlock by remote but driver side door does not open.
I have a 2012 Audi A6. One of the key FOBs works fine but the other I had not used for some years. When I tried it recently it didn't work, so I replaced battery but still didn't work. I tried the manual lock unlock door and then try, still didn't work. Then tried placing FOB near the dashboard which shows key sign, and still nothing. Has the key got desynced from the car. What else can I try?
Hey i was wondering if u fix ur 2nd key fob issue , i actuallly have the same problem on 2012 a4 so assuming similar fix , I have both Original Fobs & Fob #2 haven't used for few years & watched and tried every vid and nothing worked, Hoping u got da secret sauce 🤞🏼🤞🏼
My S5 literally started having this issue after driving around earlier today... Looks like I have some soldering to do. So you have the part number for those transistors, unfortunately not seeing it in the description Thanks dude
Great video. Here my problem, glitch should I say. First let me outline that my push start button works fine. Now the convenience feature basically works intermittently; I go to the car after it has been parked for a while, no convenience unlock/lock feature, I start the car put it in drive, I turn it off, get out the car, now the convenience lock/unlock feature works just fine, I checked the lock and unlock sensors on all doors at that brief moment, they all work fine and smooth, but then again, it stays off for say a couple of minutes, I come back, it doesn’t unlock with the convenience feature. Don’t know what’s going on. Help. Update from 4 months ago. Hasn’t been working. Cold and rains. Once had the Battery disconnected for a long time for a turbo job, then when I went to pick up the car it worked once then stopped since. Think I’ll just change the whole module. Is it necessary to reprogram it when I buy a used control module?
I have the same problem on my 2008. How do I determine which transistor I need. Do you have to test it before determining the one that is faulty or are they all the same. I.e can I buy them for someone to install for me prior to testing.
Bravo, le tout est de trouver le bon calculateur ;) Peut-être les dernier transistors sont la pour le toit ouvrant ou des version cabriolet? Félicitations 🎊🍾🎈
Im getting that defective message and my mmi screen blinks for 3 seconds and blacks out. My car still starts but seems like it trys to find the key fob for 5 seconds before turning on dash power. What you think?
my 2016 A5 is giving me a navigation antenna open circuit error 00862 but the navigation works no problem. I have an issue where the fob remote works only at a small distance from the car. do you think it can be related and similar to the problem described in this video?
My 2011 Audi A4 starts and runs fine. The key functions all seem to work but I am getting a Key warning light at the top of the dash. When I look up this warning light it isn't even listed.
One of my keys on my 2009 A4 will not unlock the car and when I stick it in the ignition it says please remove key. Will unplugging the CCM fix this? Also, which plug removes power to the CCM and will I have to unplug the battery first? Thanks!
