Help programming key with vag-com

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 05:14 AM

Hey guys I need some help with programming my new key in vag-com. I've used the following steps listed below, my probloem is that when I go to change the channel to "01" or "21" to enter the new value of 1 it just says error and I can't use those channels. Is there another way to try and program the key? BTW this is my only key so I can't use the two key method. Also this is on a 2000. Thanks guys

Remote Matching

For this procedure, you must have
1) VAG COM
2) A laser cut key (just one is "needed")
3) Up to 4 compatable remotes to program

Procedure for matching remote controls to most VW & Audi vehicles:

Under "Select Control Module"

"Select"

"46 - Cent. Conv." or "35 - Cent. Locking" (depending on year and make/model)

"Adaptation - 10"

First enter channel "00" as this will set all settings back to factory.

Enter channel "01" (Again "21 depending on make/model).

"Read"

**CONTROL ONE** · 12-11-2008 08:30 AM

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/car...-matching.html but I guess you've already been there.

Just keep playing around with the codes as obviously you are not inputting the right one.

Do you have the full version of VAGCOM or just the shareware version?

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/car...-matching.html but I guess you've already been there.

Just keep playing around with the codes as obviously you are not inputting the right one.

Do you have the full version of VAGCOM or just the shareware version?

I have the full version , and i've been putting in the right codes it just won't allow me to select channel 01 or 21 at all it has a error, there for i cannot set it for the new key.

Btw shout out to scott for helping me out big time

**HighDesertAudi** · 12-11-2008 01:11 PM

Just do it the old fashion way. Here is the write-up on AW http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc.html

I've done it several times this way, no need for VAGCOM.

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by HighDesertAudi

Just do it the old fashion way. Here is the write-up on AW http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc.html

I've done it several times this way, no need for VAGCOM.

Thanks but as you can see in my first post I only have one key and not two do it the old fashion way

**HighDesertAudi** · 12-11-2008 01:29 PM

My bad, I've tried using the VAGCOM method and couldn't get it to work either.

What I'd do is buy a blank off of ebay (not the whole flip key, just the regular key) the dealer will cut it for cheap, than put that one in the ignition and use your flip key in the door.

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by HighDesertAudi

My bad, I've tried using the VAGCOM method and couldn't get it to work either.

What I'd do is buy a blank off of ebay (not the whole flip key, just the regular key) the dealer will cut it for cheap, than put that one in the ignition and use your flip key in the door.

That way would end up costing more than just the $60 dollars the stealership charges to program it. I'll just have to deal with using the key to unlock until i get it to work someway

**HighDesertAudi** · 12-11-2008 02:37 PM

No you can buy the blanks off of ebay for less for $10 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...Q5fAccessories ) and the dealer only charges like $10 to cut the key.

They will cut it for you and they can't charge you to program it because it's just a spare.

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by HighDesertAudi

No you can buy the blanks off of ebay for less for $10 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-...Q5fAccessories ) and the dealer only charges like $10 to cut the key.

They will cut it for you and they can't charge you to program it because it's just a spare.

$10? Man I'd like to know what dealer you go to. the dealer closest to me has to send them out so i can't just get them cut anyways

**mholme** · 12-11-2008 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by espo4442

Thanks but as you can see in my first post I only have one key and not two do it the old fashion way

I've been able to reprogram a key with just one key in the door lock and not the ignition. Worth a try maybe.

**espo4442** · 12-11-2008 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by mholme

I've been able to reprogram a key with just one key in the door lock and not the ignition. Worth a try maybe.

And how did you do this?

**mholme** · 12-11-2008 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by espo4442

And how did you do this?

Manually lock the drivers door with the key you are trying to program, then press the 'unlock' button on the remote ONCE only. Then with the key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again. Take the key out and see if the remote works.

**espo4442** · 12-12-2008 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by mholme

Manually lock the drivers door with the key you are trying to program, then press the 'unlock' button on the remote ONCE only. Then with the key still in the drivers door, unlock then lock the door again. Take the key out and see if the remote works.

Nice, I would have tried this but my friend found my other key haha o well I got it all worked out now. Thanks tho