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Audi A4 B9 Avant — Remote Tailgate Closing Activation — Built-in ActivationBuilt-in Activation
Audi A4 B9 · 2016–2020

Audi A4 B9 Avant — Remote Tailgate Closing Activation

Close the A4 Avant tailgate with a single press of the key fob — no holding, no proximity required.

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One-time · Permanent VIN-verified Same-day confirmation

What You Get

Enable remote closing of the electric tailgate using the key fob or a single press of the interior tailgate button. This OEM activation allows the tailgate to close automatically without needing to hold the key fob button or remain close to the vehicle. The activation is performed using RetroLab Pro — no manual coding, scripts, or remote desktop sessions required.

How It Changes Behavior

From factorythe tailgate requires the key fob button to be held while standing close to the vehicle in order to close.

After activationa single press of the key fob button (or the interior tailgate control) closes the tailgate automatically, even from a distance.

  • Close the electric tailgate using the key fob
  • Single-press closing — no need to hold the button
  • Remote closing without proximity hold requirement
  • One-click closing using the interior tailgate button
  • 1-Click activation through the RetroLab Pro app
  • Guided, VIN-specific OEM activation workflow

Requirements

  • Audi A4 B9 Avant (2016–2020)
  • Factory electric tailgate installed
  • Windows PC + ENet cable, or iPhone 15/16/17 + USB-C LAN adapter

Compatibility Notes

  • Not supported: A4 Sedan / Saloon models
  • Not supported: vehicles without factory electric tailgate
  • Not supported: model year 2021+ vehicles

Compatible Variants

A4 Avant, S4 Avant, RS4 Avant — B9 with electric tailgate

How It Works

1
Request

Submit your VIN — we verify compatibility

2
Confirm & Pay

One-time payment after we confirm your car

3
Activate

Connect via ENet cable, follow the guided steps