[mclinton]

Key Programming

After my FOB Key 'De-Programmed' itself I couldn't open my TREG (with one key)

The dealer told me it would cost $50-60.00 to reprogram OR if that didn't work a new key would be $469.00 + the reprogramming cost!

I found the DIY reprogramming information on the following website;

VW Remote Fob Programming Guide: | autokeysquad.co.uk

VW:
VW Volkswagen Step-by-Step FREE Fob programming guide:
Remote Control Programming (1997 ON)
Procedure:
1. Switch Ignition ON and leave the key in the ignition.
2. Mechanically lock the vehicle using the Drivers door using a second
key.
3. Using the remote control press the Unlock button once, and the horn
will sound once.
4. Wait 6 seconds and press the unlock button once to activate the coding
procedure. The remote control will now be programmed.
NOTE : When performing programming on additional remotes the procedure
is the same, except you press the unlock button 2, 3 or 4 times for the
different remote.
For example : If programming 2 remotes press the unlock button twice with
a 1 second interval between each press, repeat for 3 and 4 remotes.
5. Switch Ignition OFF.
6. Remove key from ignition and check for operation.
7. The coding procedure can be repeated up to 4 times for additional remotes.
8. The ignition must be switched OFF between programming each remote
control.


It took all of forty (40) seconds to program the faulty FOB Key and saved me $$$$$$$

Roger,
Thanks for your posting. I just tried reprogramming my key after replacing the battery and it worked just like you said. (Only my horn did not sound). Thanks for saving me a lot of aggrevation and expense.

 

[mclinton]

Roger,
Thanks for your posting. I just tried reprogramming my Touareg key which lost its programming and it work just like you said (except my horn did not sound). Thanks for saving me a lot of aggrevation and expense. It was a easy as you said.

 

[mclinton]

Door programming

I didn't take time to set presets in the car. I put the key to be programmed in the ignition, turned it to on position.
Then got outside and manually locked the car with a spare key and followed the instructions I received on line here and it worked. The horn did not sound but the key was programmed.

Mike

 

[mclinton]

Yes. Reprogramming your key should resolve the problem.

 

[mclinton]

Hi, Merry Xmas to all,
i just got this 2008 V6 few weeks ago, with 1 remote key,, after reading in here, i bought a used remot control with new key cut,, and tried to follow the instructions here, but not working, when i put the new key and turn on, i got the message (Immobilizer Active), and after going through all steps, still no success.
Any suggestions? before going to dealer here in DUBAI and ask them to programme the new key (with used rempote control)!!!!
Enjoy the day, and thanks,

Make sure the key in the ignition is the one that works. The one your trying to program is the one that does not work.

If this does not work, then you probably need to go to the dealer.

 

[mclinton]

You probably will have to go to the dealer if you tried the steps I listed in a blog on here which required putting the non-working key in the ignition to the on position and use the working key to program it. See my steps for programming the key.

 

[mclinton]

You should be able to program it.
I had one lose its program and I used the good key & these steps to reprogram it.