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    DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

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    Ok so this seems to be a big hit all of a sudden and I love helping out another AZ'er so to all you interested in doing this DIY this is for you guys.

    Intro:
    Its amazing, people might argue with you and say why spend money on small little mods. But like the old saying goes, its the little things that count. This is a very simple mod, and essentially if you can work a heat gun and use a screwdriver you can do this mod. In the end you will have a working b7 key and a plastic key that is good for opening the doors, glovebox, and trunk. it WONT be able to start the car. Its nice because if you go surfing, swimming, go work out, or any place you dont want to risk an expensive switchblade key. Best part is you dont need VAG to do this!!

    Tools Needed:
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    Instructions:

    Start off by taking your plastic key and look for the opening the plastic key.

    Simply flip the plastic key on its belly (opposite to the audi logo) and take your blade and gently pry it in. (The keyword is GENTLY because otherwise you might crack the key plate, or worse break the IMMO)

    Once you get the blade in, rock it side to side and you should see the key open. Remove the blade and use your fingers to pop it open. Once open it will look like this and you will see inside the IMMO (note: I already removed the IMMO from this key)

    Now here is the tricky part, please do exactly what I say otherwise you'll risk cracking the IMMO chip. Take the heat-gun and heat the IMMO chip and the plastic around it. DONT MELT THE KEY, just get it toasty, and with your blade or mini screwdriver play with the IMMO chip and try to get it out. Your on your own trying to get it out because Audi puts a drop of glue on the IMMO to hold it in place and every key is unique. Just try to get that glue warm and goooy. Once out close it all up and you have a plain old plastic key with no IMMO.

    Now grab that B7 key you are doing the swap into. Take your flat head screwdriver and pop the battery door off.

    Once off you will see three screws. One gold and two silver. Use your screw-driver to remove them.

    Once the screws are out the key is going to want to explode open, thats because of the spring inside.. Just simply take your b7 remote and unwind slowly the spring.

    Now you have split the remote into two you should see something like this:

    ...YES that Gold lettering tells you what that keyfob once belonged to. Turns out mine was once the key to an A5.. (I have three b7 remotes, one I use, one is a backup, and the other I broke, and they all have different Audi Models. Once is an A5, another is an A6, and the last one is an A4)

    Ok back to the serious stuff again, Once you have the remote in two pieces, use a flat head screw driver and pop the electronics board off.

    Once out you will see this:

    We are going after that gray piece in the corner of the remote. Take your flat head and gently pry it open. This might require you to go from every side and lightly give it a tug with the flat head...

    Once you remove it you will find the old IMMO (or new one, depending on what the auction seller did with it)

    Now all you need to do is work backwards to the part when your B7 remote looked like this:


    Now that its all together, if you have had the key cut you may proceed to this next part. If not get the blade cut and then come back.

    To program the remote to work. Just like your manual says unlock the car with either a spare key or use the blade, click unlock twice on the b7 remote. Then put the B7 blade into the ignition and turn it to the ON position... NOT past to turn on the car! Once in ON position click unlock, lock, lock and remove the key. Now when you click a button it should work!

    VIOLA! Your Done!!

    Now you should have plenty of keys for your Audi!


    If you have any questions feel free to PM me, or drop a line and comment. Please note, I am not responsible for what you break or what might go wrong in your B6->B7 conversion process. If something doesn't go according to plan, I will try my best to help.
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    nice
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    nice job

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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Question: Unfortunately, I only have one key for my car. My plan was to swap out the IMMO chips to the new b7 fob. However, in your instructions you say to "unlock the car with either a spare key or use the blade"..will I still be able to unlock my car with the old b6 key fob with out the IMMO chip in it?
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by BlaQ_B6 View Post
    Question: Unfortunately, I only have one key for my car. My plan was to swap out the IMMO chips to the new b7 fob. However, in your instructions you say to "unlock the car with either a spare key or use the blade"..will I still be able to unlock my car with the old b6 key fob with out the IMMO chip in it?
    u can unlock the your car with only the key part of the b6. since it will be missing the immo you won't be able to program the car remote because that requires u to take the b6 key and stick it in the ignition and without the immo the car will lock up saying SAFE.
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Nice DIY, About how much did the fobs and key cutting run you?

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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    I have a B7 key fob thats from anouther car just like every one else. How do I get it re-cut for my car?


    (I thought I had to swap out the key part as well?)
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    The recoding process of teh B7 remote wont work on my car.

    Seems like the 2002 MY's are SOL
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Kwik_shift: ya I had the blank key that came in my auction cut at my local dealer. They only charge me $20 to have it cut. Key ran me like $35-45.

    SportSter: u need to bid on an auction that has a blank key with it.. Or if u bought a key that was previously cut go on eBay and buy the key blank their like $10
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by absolutegtr View Post
    The recoding process of teh B7 remote wont work on my car.

    Seems like the 2002 MY's are SOL
    U don't have to recode the key because ur using an existing IMMO chip. The only programming ur doing is the remote
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Frey7190 View Post
    U don't have to recode the key because ur using an existing IMMO chip. The only programming ur doing is the remote
    Thats exactly what I am talking about.

    I can put my B7 key in my ignition right now and drive away. I already swapped the IMMO chip. I just CANNOT unlock/lock the doors
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    great write-up!!..

    a few things to add:
    -- yes from what i heard this will NOT work on 2002.. i dont think it will work on B5s or C5s either.. there is a different controller in 2002s that is not compatible with the B7 key..

    -- i only have 1 B6 key and was able to use VAG-COM to program the B7 remote..

    -- many dealers/locksmiths are not able to cut these keys.. the closest place to me is over 3hrs away.. so you might want to check around.. i ended up sending mine to a very friendly AZ'er.. thanks again - its on its way via Media Mail..

    -- if you do find a dealer that can cut it, many will NOT cut ebay keys.. the ebay keys are a different metal and it messes up the dealer's machine.. the one dealer i talked to sells blanks for $61 which includes cutting it.. i found some remotes with cut keys on ebay for $10-20 cheaper than remotes with uncut keys.. so its not a bad option to buy a cut key remote, then buy the "correct" blank from the dealer and have them cut it..

    hope this helps..
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    is there a easier way to use b7 keys???

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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    and to clarify....us 2002's can use the B7 keys if we buy the 2003 and up central controls module (I believe that is what it is called)
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by absolutegtr View Post
    and to clarify....us 2002's can use the B7 keys if we buy the 2003 and up central controls module (I believe that is what it is called)
    Damnit, I thought his method mighta gave us 02's a chance to get this fully functional :(. I am in desperate need of a new key..my current one has no blade on it, due to the fact that it fell off.
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    this is an awesome thread im doing it tomorow

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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by BlaQ_B6 View Post
    Damnit, I thought his method mighta gave us 02's a chance to get this fully functional :(. I am in desperate need of a new key..my current one has no blade on it, due to the fact that it fell off.
    Same here...I rushed out side....but no luck
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by absolutegtr View Post
    Same here...I rushed out side....but no luck
    Wait but wouldn't the IMMO piece at least work?? The remote part might not but the car should still be able to turn on
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    got my key back today and it works perfectly (well i need to swap the immo chip yet, but that's easy)..

    thanks James!!..
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    that little gray box is really stuck.. i guess i'll just keep prying.. any other tips or tricks??..
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by fritzner View Post
    that little gray box is really stuck.. i guess i'll just keep prying.. any other tips or tricks??..
    You might consider using the heat gun and seeing if its possibly glued in?? maybe some of the glue that they use on the IMMO leaked? Its a sturdy piece of plastic so dont be afraid to give it a good tug or two.. I remember with one of the three b7 keys I have one was impossible and I used a swiss army knife blade and worked around it... came out in 5 min
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Frey7190 View Post
    Wait but wouldn't the IMMO piece at least work?? The remote part might not but the car should still be able to turn on
    Yeah thats what he's saying, his b7 keyfob CAN be used to start up the car, but the unlock/lock buttons on his b7 fob dont work, since 02's are temperamental X_X
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    so moving the b6 IMMO to the b7 remote and having the key re-cut wont work w/o vagcom?

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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by BlaQ_B6 View Post
    Yeah thats what he's saying, his b7 keyfob CAN be used to start up the car, but the unlock/lock buttons on his b7 fob dont work, since 02's are temperamental X_X
    Well what about b6 keys.. you sound like your in dire straights for a new one considering the blade fell off the old one! You might just have to buy a b6 key online and use the old key blade and put it on the new one and switch out the IMMO and program the remote. That would only set you back $25-80 depending the remote condition and perks the one online has.
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    Quote Originally Posted by n7plus1 View Post
    so moving the b6 IMMO to the b7 remote and having the key re-cut wont work w/o vagcom?
    No just like the DIY says, remove the IMMO from the B6 key and put it in the b7. Then either use the DIY by another AZer to customize the b6 key shank into the b7 key (requires grinding and a lot of patience) or get the b7 key cut, program the remote and your done... No Vag required
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Frey7190 View Post
    Well what about b6 keys.. you sound like your in dire straights for a new one considering the blade fell off the old one! You might just have to buy a b6 key online and use the old key blade and put it on the new one and switch out the IMMO and program the remote. That would only set you back $25-80 depending the remote condition and perks the one online has.
    I'm not exactly in "dire" need. I can still start up my car just fine, all I do is take the broken blade out, stick it in the ignition, then I take the fob and align it with the old key hole, crank the car and go! Works like a charm, but I don't wanna keep doing this cause if I lose the blade then I'm screwed. I already ordered a blank b7 key. My plan is to get the blade cut, then switch out the IMMO's.
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    100% successful..

    swapped the chip from my plastic B6 key.. James cut my B7 blank.. i programmed the 8E0 B7 key with VAG-COM for my '05 B6..

    all is working -- thanks!!..
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    what's the part # for the central control module from the 03-05's vs the 2002's?
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    I still can not get the key to program. Anyone have any ideas? Ive tried the two methods posted on the boards, and to no avail. Stinks too..
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Grenade View Post
    I still can not get the key to program. Anyone have any ideas? Ive tried the two methods posted on the boards, and to no avail. Stinks too..
    If you transfered everything and all you need to get working is the Remote unlock/lock/trunk part you need to read the manual for the best instructions. Under the section that they talk about your car they say exactly how to program it.

    It goes something like this; open drivers door and with new key click UNLOCK. Then put new key into cylinder and turn to ON position. Click UNLOCK,LOCK,LOCK. Then remove key and try.
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Grenade View Post
    I still can not get the key to program. Anyone have any ideas? Ive tried the two methods posted on the boards, and to no avail. Stinks too..
    Also make sure you have the right FOB....
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Quote Originally Posted by Frey7190 View Post
    If you transfered everything and all you need to get working is the Remote unlock/lock/trunk part you need to read the manual for the best instructions. Under the section that they talk about your car they say exactly how to program it.

    It goes something like this; open drivers door and with new key click UNLOCK. Then put new key into cylinder and turn to ON position. Click UNLOCK,LOCK,LOCK. Then remove key and try.
    Yep. Ive tried many different variations of this. Nothing works. I have the 0E8 key. The immobilizer works just fine, and i use the key, just no keyless lock/unlock.

    I know the battery works, as the led light blinks.

    Can the door be open when the key's in the ignition and im clicking unlock lock lock?
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Fawk I shouldve read the entire thread... I got a B7 Key fog for sale now 35$ it's yours, like new.

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    bump on programing new key?!
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    damn it! why did i buy an '02??
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Guys I need help making a decision...I have a blank key from Midwestkeyless, and my dealer says they can cut it for $20..HOWEVER, they say its not guaranteed and could shred the key...should I take my chances?
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    just mod your B6 shank...
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Just an update of this mod i'm working on. finally got the right key in.... I could not program it by pressing the combination of buttons while in the ignition at the on position. I had to vag-com my key to make it work. if your having problems getting the key to recognize you will probably have to vag it.

    I followed these instructions and it worked prefectly.
    http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71439
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    Where can you purchase the newer keys?? (ive seen some on ebay but dont know if they are legitamite)
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    Re: DIY: B6 to B7 Keyfob Instructions w/o VAG w/Pics... everything you need to know

    buy it from these people...
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...mZ120381616798

    I would make and offer so you get it for cheaper. I offered $30 and they accepted.
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