Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

[ricosuave]

I only have one key...

So I can't do it the traditional way with 2 keys.

I looked at this and tried it, to no avail.
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/car...-matching.html

The batteries were dead when I got the FOB, changed them out with 2 brand new duracells, and I don't get anything.

Am I missing something, or can anyone else shed any light on how I can restore the FOB?

Thanks

[BaggedGLI]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

Did you put the batterys in the right way?

Positive facing down?

[ricosuave]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

tried that, yeah, no dice

[ricosuave]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

got it, had to clear the number of keys first, then reprogram

although the lock button doesnt seem to want to work for me, the unlock does!

[onceover]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

I suggest you go buy another key anyways, it would suck to lose your only key. I know it's expensive, but it will be cheaper than getting it towed to the dealer and having a key made

[Satnam]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

...
although the unlock button doest seem to want to work for me, the unlock does!

[ricosuave]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

hahahaha thx

I suggest you go buy another key anyways, it would suck to lose your only key. I know it's expensive, but it will be cheaper than getting it towed to the dealer and having a key made

yeah, just watching ebay for the right model...

anyone know of a locksmith in town who can cut these types of keys for not much moola?

[J-hop]

Re: Reprogramming a FOB after battery change - problem

i think valet keys are $60 at the dealer, could be good for a cheap temporary backup. Might be hard to find someone that would cut an ebay key, they are made of really cheap metal and (from what i've heard) tend to break off in the machines