Car key transponder

[Yorkshireman]

The auto lock/unlock key fob has stopped working,changed the battery but it is kaput,i know there are companies who replace/repair them which are cheaper than the dealers (VW)but can anyone recommend one they have used.

[lazydog]

I have used these people a few times but you will have to phone them as they dont list veedub on their website
www.remotekey.co.uk/

[Yorkshireman]

Thanks but it says in there FAQ's if it is not listed they don't do it.

[Deleted]

I seem to recall the aa reprogrammed mine some years back have you tried them

[Yorkshireman]

Haven't tried the AA,do you have to be a member?

[Deleted]

i am but you could try a small bribe with them

[Deleted]

Is the light working on the remote? If not is the battery up the right way. I know, but I've done it before.

Not sure with VW's, but after a remote control battery change, does it need re-synching? We had an American wagon once, that needed a button in the car pressing for a re-synch. So is there a re-synching button in the car or does it say anything in the manual?

[brysoni23]

What VW is it? I will see if i can find how to do it.
Fairly easy to re programme fobs.
Usually have to turn the ignition on and off a number of times followed by holding in the unlock button until the indicators blink x 2

[gordy180]

if u go onto the vw audi forum there is a thread there on how to resync your fob sorry i dont know how to put links on here

[Yorkshireman]

Thanks but i need a new one it is shot

[Deleted]

Oh what a bummer!

[maccafan]

A battery change will need the fob resynching..The first post on this thread might do it:

Clicky

[djs]

Feb 16, 2013 9:55:51 GMT Yorkshireman said:

The auto lock/unlock key fob has stopped working,changed the battery but it is kaput,i know there are companies who replace/repair them which are cheaper than the dealers (VW)but can anyone recommend one they have used.

Keys eh? They are the pain of my motoring life.

Last time I asked about a replacement, I was quoted £160. Now, I know the unit is under £40 to the trade, so that's £120 for 5 minutes on the computer/machine. That's £1,000 an hour.

t.b.h. if you are planning on keeping the car, swallow the expense and go to VW.

It's the biggest rip-off going, but cutting corners is risky.

If you are desperate, phone around some places on the internet. I know VW used to charge £55 for the re-program and it's a little less easy than a Ford and takes 15 minutes. I suspect their keys are over £100, so you'd need to add the two together.

I think you get what you pay for in all honesty.

I need a Ford one (fast) and eventually I'll also get a BMW one too.