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How to deactivate the anti-theft system of the Audi A4

Model: Audi A4 B8 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to deactivate and activate the alarm or anti-theft system of the Audi A4, in simple steps. The activation and deactivation buttons of the anti-theft system may not be present on all trim levels (they are in fact optional); opening the front door, we will find the buttons on the internal panel, where it will be possible to deactivate the alarm system in case of presence of animals, as shown in the video.

Therefore, it is possible to activate and deactivate the anti-theft system at any time through the two buttons.


Posted on 22 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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