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Old 10-05-2005, 06:21 AM
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Hello all,

New A8 owner here..I have a question on the type of sound I should here when remote locking my '03 A8. The sound I have now sounds like a muffled short burst from a half dead '63 VW beetle horn, and can only be heard when within 20 feet of the vehicle. Does not seem normal, but don't know.. my BMW has a loud chirp, as my other cars give a short burst of the regular horn.

What should I be hearing on my A8?

Thanks,
Ray
Old 10-05-2005, 06:23 AM
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That's what I hear, too. I think it's by design, a little Audi subtlety & discretion.
Old 10-05-2005, 06:28 AM
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It's the right sound. Nice and subtle. The alarm system has it's own horn located in the trunk.
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Default I'm still amazed at the amount of Duct Tape Audi used on these vehicles!

Every time I take something apart, I find more of the stuff!
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Default I'm still amazed at the amount of Duct Tape Audi used on these vehicles!

Can i Use this quote in my Sig.... This is the first thing i thought when i started taking this thing a part. (i think it hilarious, and brilliant)edit:the fact that audi uses so much duct tape)
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the louder and more obnoxious your car alarm "on" indicator sound is, the smaller .. erm I mean BIGGER your ***** is.

Welcome to subtlety.
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Quote away ;-)
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Yes, now I understand.. subtle like the rest of the car!
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