Did you push the 'Valet" button in the glove compartment by accident?

 

you deff hit the Valet button. Happened to me, could not open it for almost a week before I figured this out. HAHA

 

THANK GOODNESS for this forum!!!

 

got it all sorted out now funny thing is i even checked it online and it seems to be a problem that can happen to vw's and audis where the bootlid doesnt open. I went in there with a screwdriver looking to see if the tab was off, only to find out the valet button was on. I dont even go in the glove box which makes me suspect my girlfriend might of pressed it.

 

Press the valet button again and get your girlfriend to crawl in to pull the handle. Video her on your mobile and have a good laugh olaying it back to her. Just dont tell her about the button. lol never mind you live and learn eh

 

if i do that, when i get home she will put a valet button on the house and lock me in the garage.

 

Sorry to go OT for a minute but...

Kevin - who installed your Stasis sway bar? I am from Westchester too and want to have one installed. Interested in your thoughts/opinion/suggestions. PM me if you get a chance.

 

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Valet mode

Can't find any mention of Valet mode in my manual. This thread saved me by showing me the Valet button in the glove compartment. "Somehow" it had been pressed. Saw the graphic over the steering wheel saying "Valet Mode" and couldn't get in the trunk! Silly me thought valet mode was turned on when you put your smart key in the slot! Thanks, guys for bailing me out! After 10,000 miles I should have known.

 

I did the same thing like 5 weeks ago in the A5. Didn't even now I hit the valet button and I was freaking out! The car took my laptop hostage! Lol

 

valet button ???????? what ,where ??

 

In the glove box, right up front toward the top. Easy to hit by mistake.

 

im actually really confused as to how this valet button works.

if it works as i think it does then i want to use it when i take it in for service etc

edit: Cancel that, i just remembered my valet key is being used for the remote starter

 

It's actually a "valet mode."

You separate your advance key, click the "valet" button, lock the glove box with the metal part of the advance key, then hand the electronic portion only (keeping the metal key portion in your pocket) to a valet. They cannot access the truck or get full throttle response, etc.

 

oh thats awesome, i should definitely do that then.

what is the limit on throttle response? and is there a speed limit too?

also, whats the deal with the plastic key thing that they call "vallet key"

(sorry, i hope im not hijacking this thread, op said his issue was resolved)

 

Not sure about the limits to be honest.

That plastic key is sort of like an emergency key. If your normal keys are lost/stolen/destroyed, you can insert the little white and metal card that came with your Audi into that plastic case and the car will recognize it and allow you to dive it to safety.

 

yep, valet mode doesnt work with the remote car starter.

 

whoa whoa whoa....

anyone have any proof/details on the 'limited throttle' in valet mode?!

also correct me if i'm wrong on process: press valet button in trunk and it's unable to be opened until.... when/how? also... while that button is activated throttle response is limited?! (car can't know if metal key is with or without the fob and from what i understand the purpose is to lock the glovebox and hand FOB to valet?)

I have the pushbutton start and while detailing my car the other day i noticed a place to insert keyfob behind steering wheel (never saw it before, nor had a need to use it, fob/key is always in my pocket!) what use is it?!

 

car doesnt know if you have the metal key, no. but you need the metal key to open the glove box to deactivate the valet button.

try it out for yourself, pretend you are your own valet. push the valet button, lock the glove box and then throw the metal part of the key in the house and just detach the black plastic part of it and use it only to drive your car and see if you can get in the trunk.

i was going to test it myself but the car starter over rides it

 

right, got that... i'm locked out of glovebox and trunk but.... someone said something about limited throttle response?! any info on that? or just BS?

 

It's what the dealer explained to me (regarding limited throttle), but I honestly didn't test it because I am too lazy and/or busy to try.

 

yeah someone will have to take their car for a rip in valet mode and let us know!

i wish there was other ways to limit the throttle response/speed limit on the car as i have trust issues with my baby

 

I accidentally pushed the valet button a while back ... Apparently I was driving for a few days before I tried to get in the trunk. I had noticed the car acting funny when I got to higher speeds. I will have to press it again and try to test the performance.

 

The first thing besides the valet button - do not forget you can open the trunk with the actual key inside your remote key.

 

Not if you have a coupe or sportback... there is no keyhole! I think the cab may have one though.

 

Did you push the 'Valet" button in the glove compartment by accident?

 

This is a 2009 - 2013 thread. No one seems to have the problem right now!

 

I have ! A5 2010 cab. I didn't see that valet button.

 

It sounds like you’re having trouble with the trunk lock actuator. This is the electric motor that can be remotely triggered via the fob device or is activated by pressing a button inside the vehicle. Different makes and model vehicles have specific designs and locations of this device, however, one thing they all have in common is the potential of device failure. Anytime you place items in your trunk, you’ll want to know that they will be kept safe and secure. The trunk lock actuator makes sure this is a reality. Today’s trunk locking mechanisms are comprised of a keyed lock cylinder and a trunk lock actuator in cars that offer a power trunk release once activated. The trunk lock actuator then releases the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened. All of this is done without you having to insert a key into the lock cylinder.

 

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