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Old 03-12-2023, 07:39 PM
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Has anyone received this error before? It works perfectly for about a day or two. Now, the app gives this error when using a command (lock/unlock/start/stop/trunk release), however, my Audi RS5 still performs the command. Drone said to do a restart and gave me directions, but none of it helped.
I have. I’ve found it helps to always refresh by pulling down from the top in the Drone app before issuing any commands, and that seems to help. I also found that it happened much more often when I was using the default AT&T SIM — it became much more reliable when I switched to the available Verizon SIM.
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How much was the Verizon SIM? Might give that a try. Nevermind $20 @ bestbuy or crutchfield.

I have Verizon for my phone carrier, and it's decent for my area, not sure about AT&T's coverage. I'll give it a try.
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How much was the Verizon SIM? Might give that a try. Nevermind $20 @ bestbuy or crutchfield.

I have Verizon for my phone carrier, and it's decent for my area, not sure about AT&T's coverage. I'll give it a try.
Before you buy it! SIM has to come from Drone. Explain the lousy AT&T coverage in your area and request from them a replacement Verizon SIM. Drone will supply the replacement Verizon SIM (at no charge I believe).

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Old 03-13-2023, 02:55 AM
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Before you buy it! SIM has to come from Drone. Explain the lousy AT&T coverage in your area and request from them a replacement Verizon SIM. Drone will supply the replacement Verizon SIM (at no charge I believe).

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Its $20 - available not only at Drone on their website - but at Crutchfield and at BestBuy..You can also find it on eBay, but its usually priced higher there.. Just to be clear - it doesn't matter necessarily where it comes from, what matters is that it specifically is Drone Part X1-VZW-SIM and not some generic SIM card.
https://www.dronemobile.com/accessories/x1-vzw-sim
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_794X1V...IM.html?tp=155
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/verizon...?skuId=6473291
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At this point, I advise all installers to stop and take pictures of the serial numbers of the X1 device, and the Compustart module. They both come with little cards that bear the serial numbers.
Also, remove the SIM card from the back of the X1 device and take a picture of it. It has a 20 digit ICCID number on it and you'll need the last 6 digits of it later.

For the X1 Max device, meant for US only, the SIM will be an AT&T SIM. If AT&T is not available in your area, then you can switch to a VZW SIM, that must be ordered through Drone Mobile. A typical Verizon SIM won't work! No other carriers will work in the US.
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Again -- also sold by authorized Drone resellers -- Best Buy and Crutchfield. It does not have to be ordered from Drone. I had bonus credit at Crutchfield and ordered mine from there.
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I finally got it working. I had to unplug everything from the idatastart module and replug everything while holding in the button on the idatastart. Then I turned on the ignition and did not see any lights so I held the button in for 60 seconds. That gave 1 red and 1 green light. I turned the ignition off, started the engine, waited 15 seconds and held the brake. Next I hit lock lock lock and I finally got 2 blinks on the hazard lights for the first time. I released the brake and turned the engine off and pressed lock lock lock (very slowly) and it started! I tested the drone mobile app and it works too so I am very happy. I think I needed to reset the idatastart because it was used on my 2018 S5. I guess holding in the button for 60 seconds resets it.
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The 2024 MY canadian market will get the Remote Start start feature on all A4 trims.
I wonder if it will be possible to retrofit.
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The 2024 MY canadian market will get the Remote Start start feature on all A4 trims.
I wonder if it will be possible to retrofit.
Where did you see this? I think there's still the question of whether the 24 MY will even be B9.5 or B10.
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Where did you see this? I think there's still the question of whether the 24 MY will even be B9.5 or B10.
LOL I was asking myself the same thing -- Or if there will even be another year of the A4/S4 period since the even model numbers are supposed to be only for EVs and odd numbers for ICE and hybrids.
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