AUDI CONVENIENCE KEY DEFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS FIX

Today I had a 2010 Audi A5 that had a problem with the advanced key or convenience key feature not operating. The doors on these vehicles are designed to unlock automatically when you place your hand in the door handle with the key nearby. This feature was not working along w;ith the push start operation. The vehicle needed to have the key manually inserted into the ignition slot in order to start it. Audi issued a TSB technical service bulletin for this concern. In the bulletin it describes these concerns along with associated dtc 03283, 03284, or 00183. The bulletin recommends replacement of the convenience system control module. In this video I will show you how you can repair the module for less than $3 dollars.
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[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Wow that was sweet! Component-level repair is so satisfying when it works. I bet the Audi dealers are not happy with this video haha

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

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!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

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!

[@gabrielsaldana8913]

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!

[@johnf3278]

Great fix I love it when something gets fixed rather than just new part.

[@jimmywarledo4930]

That's not advanced level, it's whole other level, that's is pure unadulterated mastery.. love your channel

[@spelunkerd]

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.

[@sambitar8448]

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.

[@tgun316]

Good job. From one mechanic to another you are top notch!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Nice repair! You saved the customer a LOT of money also! Sometimes we can do a repair like that.

[@fuzzs8970]

That's very nice of you to share the repair. Will definitely help someone. Thanks for your time

[@isalmankhan1]

Great job, awesome fix i'm addicted to your work👍

[@peters1821]

Wow! Great job man! Thank you for sharing! Keep up the good work!

[@bellybell542]

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

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes, some modules can be ridiculously expensive to replace. Sometimes these things can be fixed with a $3 part. Thank you for watching!

[@EchteTuber]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO I had exactly same issue on my 2010 S5. Replaced MOSFET and now convenience feature works again! Thanks so much for your video.

[@demarishamlin7638]

@@EchteTuber what wasnt working if you dont mind me asking

[@alexander-pq4nc]

​@@EchteTubername of the transistor or cod pls.

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Most things can be fixed but they rather you replace. Good job.

[@the141monkey]

Just done this fix. Those transistors are a pain to solder. I cannot thank you enough for the tutorial ❤️

[@stigarildhansen7931]

How did you identify which transistor to replace? I don't get any readings from them

[@the141monkey]

@@stigarildhansen7931 I just tested all 3 for continuity and replaced the one with the different reading to the other 2

[@stevensidor7919]

Great Video. Thanks for the details and information. Keep those videos going.

[@tibi161]

Hey bro. Thank hou so much for this video, you saved me so much 💸💸‼️ Today my mechanic and i could fix the exact same problem using your guide!

[@Adn0805]

really helpful video even that mine is working properly, great job

[@neilrampersad4291]

great video, since I found your channel I watch almost all the content on here.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@mwangikaruku3590]

Great video. I think will help me sort the same issue on my S5. Thank you for sharing

[@stephenpuccala1164]

I just subscribed awesome video well explained thank you for sharing that fix.

[@8power0]

THAT WAS A VERY GOOD REPAIR , THANKS FOR THE VIDEO .

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

Great video man! Technology is only getting more complex.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

More complex = More problems. Thanks for watching!

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO hey bro I would like to chat with you about some KZbin stuff. Can you send me an email at [e-mail]?

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Sure! I'll send you a message. My email address is [e-mail]

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO sent you an email with an invite.

[@vadimkholod4168]

@@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706 hey I watched your video on KZbin 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

[@max22706]

I came across this problem and fix the problem with your informative and helpful video.thank you very much.

[@charlesnewsom1693]

masoud feiz abadi Do you remember part #

[@max22706]

POD 12N20L

[@tam1381]

Great video and so clearly explained.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank You!

[@mustaphaessahihi1762]

thank you man that was a great fix thank again for sharing such a good information

[@juliesouthern4664]

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

[@mesmaayan]

Great video. Just one comment... You could provide the part number and where to purchase it from. That would be the cherry on top!

[@milehigh3054]

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.

[@Autokey_Security_Services]

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...

[@cruzfernandez4554]

Thank you so much for your patience to help, I have an Audi 2014 SQ5 with the message of defective ignition switch and EPC please advise.

[@christianfarkas4505]

Awesome video sir. Where did you get the transitioner from? Any details on it specifically?

[@christophercooper7870]

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.

[@mikesgarage1518]

Awesome video thanks for sharing this.

[@naushadali95]

Great video sir.thanks for sharing.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you for watching!

[@luismarty1685]

Excellent video brother.

[@mikesulakov]

Hey! Great video. Just wanted to find out what kind of transistor should i be looking for?

[@edwinlopez-kj8cq]

Well done thanks for the info.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

You are so knowledgeable!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@fire7765]

Thanks great video as usual

[@mrfocused4014]

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.

[@EJR20]

Did it ever work?

[@anthonyfiorino909]

Where did you order the transistor and what's the part number?

[@alexescobar1281]

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

[@russellgonie3191]

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.

[@sanlaouna2328]

Whats the chip part number

[@russellgonie3191]

@@sanlaouna2328 FQD12N20LTM MOSFET N-CH 200V 9A DPAK 'UK COMPANY SINCE 1983 NIKKO

[@High_Tech_Mountain]

Great video man! Thanks for sharing!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@u-ql1qc]

Excellent Video. Commendable that you shared all these... What do you think is happening though when the problem is intermittent?

[@rogerrichard551]

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?

[@khamtp42]

thank you bro good video love it

[@odishoodisho4904]

Great as always my friend

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@jameskuria1664]

Thanks, you did help me.

[@theequaliser8026]

Great upload, in the UK we call it solder not sodher 👍

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I’ve never understood why we don’t pronounce the “L” in the word solder. Lol

[@Ben.O.Verbich]

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?

[@michaellang292]

That was a great job!

[@husambalout4470]

Good job man Thank you

[@Timetraveler101]

What about for 2014 Audi Q5 ..my works everything except ..the door ..where can I look? …awesome fix ! U did went above & beyond ..🤘🤘🤘

[@RC.56]

Really great video. But I do t have a push start. 2011 A4 prem plus.... should it have Auto Unlock and lock?

[@garethwatkins5524]

What is the part number and where can I get the transistor? I have a Q5 with the same issue? Thanks, great tutorial!

[@brickbreaker9581]

Killer video. Thanks

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you for watching!

[@apbuilds1519]

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?

[@sammalaa3258]

nice job thank you eric

[@Al-eg2nf]

Hey man great vid, can you please link the part number or what to search for when looking for the transistor.

[@taz8436]

superb video

[@baracadbrigg3242]

Is the part number : FQD 12N20LTM ? Thanks for sharing the info! Great vid and high quality too!

[@treyfincher9437]

did this work?

[@Semidan55]

Hi Eric, I have the same driver side problem with the door, could you advise transistor # and from where you got it. Appreciated

[@MrShahidalik]

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.

[@gonzaloarellano8751]

good Diagnostics

[@rosvydasm5345]

Greate video, good job.

[@HamiltonSRink]

I am impressed!

[@eduro1852]

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.

[@miodragsubic5833]

Great video!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@moganb1]

is the control Module located at the same place in a 2009/10 A4?

[@planet1250]

Thank you man!

[@craigsolomon8292]

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

[@garagetube2830]

well done!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you

[@emiliobettech1963]

do you have to progrma de module with a scanner after changing the whole module for anew one? could you tell how?

[@mohamadabdel5764]

Hey man, do u know where I can buy that transistor?

[@wseplcjh1115]

WOW! Gracias!

[@anwaralfarsi3167]

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

[@dziridjamel]

Same issue same car but I haven’t got it fix yet

[@ghostjawbonecodm]

Great thanks man

[@hishamsabbagh508]

Thank you for this information, can you put the transistor ID so we can find one easily?

[@mcquart]

Thanks man👍

[@tallerdefab]

Thanks a lot men !!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

No problem!

[@tcifusion4497]

WELL DONE....

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@king.kthebest6158]

I have a 2012 q5 without push button and my keyless sentry does not work, would this repair work on my car? Thanks

[@Audi59]

Very good

[@lewisdesotoart]

Question: is it possible to send you my module for my 2012 Audi A4 Avant to have it checked out? Thanks, Lewis

[@barrystringer4385]

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.

[@mattb7412]

Hi, great video, Thanks a lot! Didn't you want to leave the part number in the description?

[@khalodh]

hi did you replace the transistors ?

[@lukaszM46]

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?

[@dainbender7578]

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!

[@thomas800001]

Hi, I have a 2008 s5 similar issue: remote works to lock and unlock but convenience door not working and convenience windows not working Can you help with sourcing transistors - guess I need 2

[@richntampa]

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.

[@milehigh3054]

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

[@milehigh3054]

What's next the water pump or timing chain failure. Ugh. No more audis ever for me ever.

[@keith3376]

Hey do you know where the same module is located for 2012 a7?

[@sammysmith5374]

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.

[@deegl]

You forgot to put the transistor part number in the description!

[@Lizard6376]

How did you find the diagrams for this unit?? My alarm siren and lock tone doesnt work and im very suspicious of this unit

[@slamdiesel4576]

9 dislikes = 9 Audi after sales employees saw this video

[@darksmoka1]

The good old days when you could see a worthy video by its like/dislike ratio!

[@ricardomendes7116]

I was having this issue as well ... I used the other key and it is working fine ... In my case it was key fob related

[@indiranlatchemanan7364]

I really have no idea how to disconnect the connecters. I dun wanna pry it and break it. Can you show the right technique to open it

[@hosackies]

This is exactly my problem with my S5. Thanks so much... now how do you recommend a weekend warrior go about fixing this?

[@cruzfernandez4554]

Hi, I judt wondering if you were able to fix your control board

[@UptownFights]

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?

[@TheCraziiboi96]

My issue was the antenna in the trunk. I had code 00182. Replaced it and now my good.