Audi A6 EZS EIS fault and Remote not working. Fault finding and repair.
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This video shows one of the issues that can happen with the Audi steering lock fault, and remote not working, when the problem is actually in the key barrel.
Update: I can confirm that this solved indeed the "Ignition lock fault", and the non working remote.
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You are a genius!!! Thank you for creating and sharing this great video. I had my car in four different garages over the last three years, and none of them could figure this out. Thanks again!!!
Michael Hollow
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“Where will you go exactly in your creativity?” Wonderful innovation and all respect
Even I don't know sometimes...😋
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Cheers for this post I had the exact same issues. Seen your vid and checked out my ignition lock and found the same problem. All sorted cheers 😃
Darren Westerby
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Thank you for watching and for your comment... Nice one!
Valuable as always, thanks for the class. As you've come to deduce about the mic, it's in some diagram or just digging the problem, thanks again
Hello I’m having problems with my 2010 a6 with push button start. The key is stuck in ignition, and the switch is completely dead, so no indicators no function.. VCDS auto scan with hazards on shows 00456. No communication access start control module.j518 so I’m curious, is it the ignition switch that recognizes the key in the cabin or is it the steering column lock because most of the videos of come across with the faulty steering lock key is easily removed from ignition. I know this is an older video, but I would really appreciate if you had any recommendations. I have replaced the battery and also was able to remove the fob from the key to remove the ignition switch and manually removed the key. Then I plugged ignition switch back in and still no change. If you insert key, it still won’t release it.
Same problem here. I can buy a used switch with 2 keys. Question. Will it work if I move the transponder from the old keys to the new ones after installing the new key switch? So the immobilizer will work ?
Men, you really needed a better illumination gear and a tripod.. Hope you've got them.. Thankful for your content, it's quite taughtful.. Cheers.
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nice video, have had this a couple times now, thanks for sharing!
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are all those switches positive polarity? i am wanting to bypass those switches with a relay for remote start and a push button ignition. Thanks
Hello, I hade the same problem on my Audi A6 and it was the switch that was broken. Anyhow, when I replaced the switch and installed it in the vehicle again I got fault code 01176 on delphi 2017.1.
Everytime I try to reset the error code it says "Fault codes could not be erased".
Pretty much tried everything but nothing works. Allthough the centrallocking now do work but absolutley nothing else happens when I put in the key and turn it, dashboard all black.
Do you have any information about the Immo coil? I had an extra that I measured 15 Ohms but I think on the one sitting in the car is about 15,6 Ohm.
Also I never unsoldered the microswitches on E415, I managed to change the top plastic part from a spare E415 circuit board. I only unsoldered the two pins from the "antenna" or "immo coil".
Go over the work you have done... if was OK before, it was something you did while working on it...
Good luck....🤞
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Thanks, my problem is diagnosed. This is exactly the issue i have. I will set about fixing it now, myself.
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Glad to hear that!
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i have new microswitch for sale
should name this video "Audi ignition lock fault and repair" cuz its really hard to find this information but anyway many thanks
Thanks!
Thanks a lot, was really helpful!
Glad to hear that!
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nice job mate, good that you share the info.................
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That's an ingenious repair and a lot of money saved since I'm sure that you couldn't buy those four micro switches from Audi.
+stuzman52
That's true, surely Audi would only sell the whole unit.
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Very helpfull video i encounter one on my shop same proble...
Mandy Villegas
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First off I want to thank you for taking time to take this apart and explain the problem. My 05 A6 is starting to have the same issues, where when I remove the key the radio stays on. The way I would get it to turn off is put the key back in and remove it again which turns everything off and locks the steering wheel. You said that the last mini switch broke off, so you took hot wire to make a hole and replaced it with a tiny screw, correct? The second question is what if I was to order a new ignition switch that comes with new keys would I have to program anything and would car recognize that new ignition switch? Thanks again for your help!
Hi
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That's correct... I fixed it by repairing the microswitch.
I never had to replace one of these.... so not sure.
But, it would work, just not sure if the immo from the engine ecu would need to be adapted to the new barrel...
Surely Google can help you... :-)
Hope that helps.
Thx for the reply. I called audi dealer and they said that you'd have to take it in to get it re-programmed. Also, new ignition switch + labor is about $650 for those who might not have the skills to do this repair job.
Thank you!
kinderutz
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Hello, do you have some video how to deactivate steering lock forever? Thank you so much.
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No I don't... sorry..
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Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks....
LM Auto Repairs good video these switch it’s easy to buy what’s the referencia for change it ? Thanks
excellent info
David Singh
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Thank you very good video
Eugene Lindeque
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Thanks man, got one in today with the same problem. All good to go :-)
Cluster Master
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@@LMAutoRepairs i have these microswitch
@@djjgucio you still have these?
Ross Brewer yes
Yes... Just get a replacement...
firstly, thanks for making this video, I really think this may have happened to my A6. secondly, I really want to take a look inside my ignition switch but don't know how to remove it. can you explain (or make another video!) how to remove the ignition please. one last thing, will my car complain that I have removed and then reconnected the ignition? should I disconnect the battery whilst the ignition is removed? thanks.
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Thank you for watching my video!
No need to disconnect the battery, although I would advise you to diconnect it if you do not have how to clear the codes that might be stored in the ECUS... Although will be no warnings to the dash....
Unfortunately I can't do a video on how to remove the lock, as I do not have an A6 here.
But, from the top of my head, you need to remove the center trim where the vents are, if you look through the vents fins, you will see some latches that need to be released so the trim comes off.
That trim is really the hard part, the lock itself is just a couple of screws...
Sorry if I can't help you much more...
If I have an A6 soon I will make a video for that...
No anti-static grounding straps? Are there not a lot of MOSFETs on the boards? i'd be afraid of blowing them.
Ad Mirer
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I "discharge" myself prior to start work it... 🤔
I used to have one... but broken and I never had it replaced... really I need to get one...
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If I buy a new ignition switch, since it's not plug and play like you say. How do I program it?
You will need tools to do it...
Or try to clone yours, again you need tools for that...
Lastly, you can try to swap the processor...
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@@LMAutoRepairs can you be more specific ? What tools and software do I need ?
Hi there.
I had the same problem with the microswitch.
I replaced the switch then the radio would turn off but the car won't start and the key still won't come out.
Do you have any advice for me?
Regards Don.
Go over the work you have done... you had missed something...
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I had a problem you described on a video. I have replaced the ignition barrel, but now remote doesnt work. MMI does turn off when I remove the key, so the car knows there is no key inside. Do ypu have any idea what to do? Is the new ignition barrel also damaged somehow?
OK I have bought an ignition barrel with radio frequency ~860 hz and I need ~430, so thats the problem :D
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Glad you found the issue!
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Hi i have an audi a6 2009 the car is working normal but the display shows an ignition defect a red key symbol with a red key in a circle any ideas thanks
kamila bean
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It can be many things...
Best thing to do is to have the car scanned and perhaps look at some live data/status... and go from there.
Is your remote working?
Is all the electrics shutting down correctly when the key is removed?
hi, I have one issue with the steering column. I remarked that it does not lock the steering wheel. Two days ago , when the steering wheel was locked the car did not recognized the key, I did not get power in the IP and therefore no cranking. I called ADAC and the told me : error 288 -steering column locking error. they recommended me to change the column completely. Now the car try to lock the steering wheel when I remove the key but without success. When I insert the key, no noise of unlocking.
What is your opinion?
anglesofmona
Well, a bit difficult to give you my opinion only based on the info you have provided...
I would suggest a good diagnostic, live data etc... if you know what I mean...
very nice) it might be my problem
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Hope you get it sorted...
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Can you replace this unit without doing any coding or something like that? Just plug and play.
Dragos Cristian
No.
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I have an Audi A4 b6 Quattro Tdi 2004 I have some weird faults with it no head lights no wipers no hazards radio works heating works I scan with Vcds it gives me code no coms to Bcu. Any idea's
Start with the basics...
Check fuses... check power and grounds at the module, if a there, check communication lines...
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@@LMAutoRepairs I have checked all fuses and fuse box lives. Another Mechanic said it could be a faulty ignition switch. He says the live sometimes power's up some eletrics and not other's. I will try and trace it thank you for your help.🤙😀
Hy! I have a problem. A8 2004 00166 dtc ACC/START Authorization Switch. Intermittently show the key problem in dashboard,then light key icon car can"t start. This is same problem? Thanks!
It can be... but you need to investigate it further...
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Hello, I have the same problem. I bought anotoher one ingition unitI. I did this 3 month ago and no success. Steering wheel lock works (it worked even before) but the car can be unlocked by remote key, but doesn´t lock.I have to do it manually. With new one the streering wheel lock works great, but the problem is LOCKINg by remote. What would You advise? I could swap the switches part, but Iam not sure by my skill with solderin (did You use hotair station)? Or try to copy the settings from 1st to 2nd , I mean coding only, not programing (I noticed the values are different in VCDS....) Thnx
I just did the switches...
The car does not lock because the car "thinks" that the key still in the ignition...
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nice video, thanks!
i did the repair and now my car locks and unlocks the steering column every time but the problem is the remote control is working only 1 min after i take the key out of the ignition switch! after i turn off the engine and remove the key, i can lock and unlock the car by remote with no problems. BUT if i let it sit, for about 1 min. i can no longer lock/unlock by remote and when i put the key in to acc position i again get the "ignition lock defective" error. if i take the key out and put it back in....the error is gone and remote is againg working for a 1 min interval.
do you have any ideea?
on VCDS i get the 00166 - Access/Start Authorization Switch (E415) error - 004-No signal/Communication - intermittent
Most likely you missed something...
Unless is a software issue...
No disrespect, but are sure you have put everything back together correctly, and that all the switched are working and actuated as they should?
ok then, i will double check the connections and remeasure the switches with the multimeter. maybe i missed something.
thanks for the fast reply
@@LicaretiHoriaBogdan
No worries...
LM Auto Repairs
Problem solved. It was a broken trace on the pcb. The trace was damaged when removing the switches.
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Great stuff!
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Hi, I have a problem with my 2005 Audi A6 C6 3.0 quattro, the ignition isn't detecting my key and not unlocking the steering. I have power on my MMI display and radio but no power /lights on the dashboard. Nothing happens when i turn the key on (steering remains locked and no lights), could it be the same issue??
Your advice will be greatly appreciated .
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Well, it's hard to say based on your info.
It could be that a different microswitch is broken, or something completely different like no power to the system.
I think that without more info and/or further investigation it's hard to say...
Sorry if is not very helpful info...
It's been a year since you posted this but it sounds like what I'm having. Bad access start authorization module in steering column. To temp fix this:
Get a scanner, put key into ignition and turn it to "on" (even though it's not responding). Then turn on emergency flashers, high beams and press the brakes. Now scan. If fault 00288 shows up, clear it and the car will wake up. The module still needs repair but at least you can move the car.
Hi mate, I've tried this yesterday on my 2010 C6 A6 and when I've put everything back together I'm getting no activity whatsoever from the car... no ignition, nothing, can't even start the car anymore.
Any ideas what could have went wrong? Is it possible I've put something back wrong or have I broken something?
RiftRacer
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Its possible...
Open it again and check everything... make sure everything is in the correct position... and nothing has been damaged...
lmsvvavr Thanks very much mate, opened back up and looked like the 2 connections for the aerial at the top weren't on properly, connected back up and all is good again still haven't fixed the switch (too scared to open it back up again hahah), but at-least the car is getting ignition and starting now.
RiftRacer
Good to hear that!
thanks good to now
How much is this to replace?
Not much... i guess you are asking about replace the microswitch...
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How much should a mechanic approximately take to fix this problem?
Not everyone will be willing to open the module and perform this repairs...
But, should probably take I would say about 2 hours...
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LM Auto Repairs I took it to the Audi dealership and they said it would cost me $1300 to fix this exact problem. Is it worth it?
@@dayankashmiri8953
Audi will not do this type of work...
They will replace the entire EIS module... ence the price..
You can get it way cheaper if done by someone else that knows how to do it...
LM Auto Repairs that’s exactly what they told me, they said they would change the whole module but after watching your video I know it’s just the problem with the switch. Thank you for your help sir, I really appreciate it
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Would you be interested in repairing mine since you got experience :) If I was to send you my unit and once fixed you can ship it back to me? I'll pay for service + shipping? Thx
Hi, thank you so much for this video. I have a 2007 Audi A6 and have this problem. I am wondering if anyone knows a garage or mechanic that would be able to repair or replace the micro switches. Everywhere I seem to be trying do not know what I'm talking about. I would be very grateful if anyone can help. I live in London.
Edit the title. This part is called ezs . Its not steering lock. Steering lock is ELV on this car.
Autostop
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Well spotted... 😋
Don't know what I was thinking about... 🤔
I will do...
Thank you for watching and for letting me know...