Passat 3C remote not unlocking... Fault finding and repair.

[@jackg3096]

This fixed my Key Fob on my 2010 passat B6. I cleaned the contacts on the unlock button, put it back together (which was really difficult without a smaller pair of tweezers to fold the metal clips back on) and it started working again. Thank you for showing me how to do this without breaking it!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@gundwanrushinga1373]

Thank you for this video - it confirmed my suspicions that it was my fob that was faulty and not the car. I disassembled the fob as per your example but found that a squirt with WD40 was sufficient to clean the dirty unlock button on the pcb. I have not glued everything back together in case I have to do the job again but everything still works fine. Again - thank you.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@dtr125]

I had the issue on my VW Scirocco 2009 of not unlocking on the remote while the lock and boot unlock button was still working and i fixed it by taking the battery out of the remote and connecting the +ve and -ve connections together on the circuit board for a few seconds with a screwdriver (to remove residual energy) and putting it back together. And i was surprised but it fixed the unlock issue. I read this method on a forum.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@MrSte2222]

you take your repairs to a whole new leval repairing the tiny switch... great stuff you show a determination and inquisitive nature to get to the bottom of any fault ive been in electronics since a kid and im 64 now dont have any qualifications self taught like yourself but managed to get jobs through my ability over the years from tv engineer to snap on tools electronics to warehouse control systems to computers and many other things from thyristor motor control to car keys you name it ,,, i must say your abilty to get things done is a credit to you and i enjoy watching your videos one of the best

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! Unfortunately (or not), nowadays, ability doesn't mean you get jobs like old days... 👍👍👍

[@annevanderpoel2774]

You’re a lifesaver! It worked on my unlock button on my 2011 CC! Thank You so much!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@MrMoss786]

That was excellent. Knowing exactly where to put pressure to open something and when is skill. I always end up breaking things like this.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@matejanosvarga4478]

Top notch repair again, thanks Luis!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks!

[@neilhampson2843]

No sense in not having the spare key programmed. He has bought the thing why not have it working. Great job as always.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤷‍♂️ Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@neilmurphy845]

Yah that doesn't make any sense what's the point in having a spare if you can't use it

[@normanstephens5391]

Another success. Can't understand the owner, not wanting a working second remote 🤷‍♂️ as a backup 🤔. See you in the next one. 👍👍👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤷‍♂️ Thanks! For watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@mikimehandziski1045]

Excellent as always Louis! I wanted to see programing a second key too 😫 probably som other time. Thanks anyway you are the man.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@andrewyeo2353]

Nice one , always good to see a repair rather than replace 🙂

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@va7052]

Great job.If the other key immo was alrady programmed to another car.....its locked.....key immo is otp only

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Did not checked... Thank you for watching!

[@Ch0ute974]

it was already enough to change the battery in the original key, because the red light does not come on (in the first opening / closing test), often when this is the case, one of the buttons on the remote control doesn't work, it often happens on VW keys

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@talha801]

It was very skillfull . I have a quick question ! My fob was not unlocking the car same one but later I changed battery and it worked the next day the lock and unlock were not working but there was led on fob , so I think it might be my car receiver s problem? Whet you say ?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Possibly... You need to further investigate it... 👍👍👍

[@yiannakosautomotivekeys2380]

I admire you Luis. You must have eyes like a cat. This jobs are microscopic (small components} and if I were you I would have changed the button. I need to get my eyes checked out. You do the unthinkable most of the time. Always learning from you. I'll give it a go next time and if I screw up, just change the bloody button. Yet again, another great video. Thanks

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 To be fair, it was as good as new! 😋 👍👍👍👍

[@randolhernandeznaranjo1306]

Men sos fenomenal, he aprendido mucho con tus videos muy profesionales, gracias

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@terencecottington4273]

Personally I would have paid to have the 2nd key programmed as relying on just one key is a huge mistake....As always sir a very useful video and a job well done..

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@davidmccrary8136]

If I sent you my PIN code file or eProm file would you be able to read the PIN code off of it do you have the programs to do that

[@dadu457]

Did you try just removing the battery and then place it back in?

[@chestnut01111]

My customer has exactly this issue, but the plastic blade won't unlock the car from the driver's door handle keyhole either. Did that work on this one.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Believe yes... Could be the barrel... Could have been changed in the past? 👍👍👍

[@ktys206]

Hopefully this gets answered if I take the key out the fob for my 2010 plate passat and put it in the door it won't unluck it 99% of the time but will always lock it. But if I put the fob in the ignition and put the key in the door it always unlock and lock it. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@milanpetrovic3883]

Nice video 👌 How is name for red key reader? Work on all keys?

[@milanpetrovic3883]

Key freqvency tester?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@milanpetrovic3883 Yes... 👍👍👍

[@milanpetrovic3883]

@@LMAutoRepairs thanks 👋

[@MM2009]

Its Valeo shtt, when Bosch was making parts for VAG there was no problems with the key. Unlock button stops working and needs replacing. New microswitch will last maybe a year . Required tactile switch 4 x 4 x 1.5 SMD. No point in glueing you will be doing it again.

[@mikemike3966]

Hello.. do you know why my passat b7 model .. my key works very hard to open or close the car .. led from key it's showing. . But sometimes and very often nothing happens.. it's like it's not the real car key .. and it's doing that even with the second car key.. any thoughts ?! 🤔

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Car antenna perhaps? 👍👍👍

[@mikemike3966]

@@LMAutoRepairs Huh.. where can I find it ? Thx !

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Not sure where is placed on that car... Usually rear glass screen, but again, I am not sure where it lives on that one... Sorry...

[@mikemike3966]

@@LMAutoRepairs il search and be back if I find anything ! Thx

[@srdtrfytv]

What would you use to program 2nd FOB? Can you do a video with programming a 2nd FOB for a passat?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Second hand keys can't be programmed, unless modified... (Transponder replaced...) 👍👍👍

[@mrgrumpy5116]

good fix .. did you see the samcrack ferrari ECU link I sent you? .. what a set up I bet you would like to see that

[@LMAutoRepairs]

I already answered... Yes, I have waved through... Very expensive equipment for someone like me doing this on my days off... as a part time... But yes, nice setup... 👍👍👍

[@royharwood]

Nice job Luis, why would you not have the second key programmed, probably needs a new transponder which are not expensive, im sure you weren't charging what the main agents charge. Keep the videos coming.

[@Syntappi]

Yeah, it’s just stupidity. It’s gonna cost much more when you loose the only key vs. Programming another key that you already have 😀

[@MattyEngland]

@@Syntappi Some people (myself included) enjoy the challenge of repairing things rather than just replacing it. Also it's content for the channel, I don't think him programming a new key would be worth watching.

[@Syntappi]

@@MattyEngland That’s not what i meant. Off course i would repair that key too. Thing was that if you loose the only key, it’s gonna cost you more to program new key vs. programming it when the car and the new key is already at the shop.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks guys... As I explained, the guy did not wanted me to program or do anything with the second key... I charge pennies compared with the dealer, but will not do it for free... My equipment and time does have some value... even if small... 👍👍👍

[@Syntappi]

@@LMAutoRepairs Yeah, i know that. It is car owners problem 😀 I run small car repair business like yours too. So i know that equipment to do stuff is definetely not free 👍🏻 I’m just buying an Autel scanner in addition to my Launch tester.

[@neilmurphy845]

Have you ever had to reprogram a Toyota key for the remote locking I tried it and the procedure is so complicated and so silly I just gave up and used the manual key

[@LMAutoRepairs]

No... have not yet came across that...

[@neilmurphy845]

@@LMAutoRepairs That's good who would not like having a spare key it only takes a minute to reprogram them I think

[@Venom-eo7om]

Pleaaase help I yesterday bought a passat cc the remote key works but when i lock the car the two doors from the driver's side wont lock , the other two side locks, any help is really appreciated

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Scan the car... that's probably your best shot at the moment... 👍👍👍

[@Venom-eo7om]

@@LMAutoRepairs got several error codes at once The fresh air blower the windshield washer pomp also not working , scanned the central locking ecu there is no faults in it Please an advice is possibly be an ecu related issue

[@Venom-eo7om]

@@LMAutoRepairs any help

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@Venom-eo7om Difficult to say... Have a look at this... although was for a different issue, there might be information that might help... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJzPfKCjhcprfq8

[@G7LWT]

This is a great video, key dissassembly was very useful, thank you! If you find yourself in a rush, it's well worth trying the Smart Mart tip (in the comments below) - it's very quick and it worked for me.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@muhammadaamer2513]

Is it always raining there...

[@LMAutoRepairs]

A bit... yes... 👍👍👍

[@williamharris645]

It’s probably been to dealers for a recall and they didn’t send both keys with it if it looks that new probably when it was fairly new car

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤷‍♂️ Possibly... Thank you for watching!

[@CarKeyGuyNL]

If it was a original key, provided with the car when new, or spare key from dealer, the sticker isn't on it, it will have a tag on it with the label on it. Also if you look at the emergency key, you can always tell if it was done by dealer or by a locksmith.

[@myshots101]

What frequency scanner is that red tool?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

I believe from 315 to 868... Thank you for watching!

[@myshots101]

@@LMAutoRepairs Thanks i have just never seen those. Is that something you can get from Amazon or a more specialized tool? I don't need one just curious.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Check video description...😉

[@soarebv]

To difficult for mi 🤦. Locking button is not working on my 🤦

[@ricardobroado352]

Me🫣when you were pressing that blade😬 Good repair though 😉

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Living on the edge...😋 👍👍👍

[@aliassaila8037]

Thanks Luis 😊

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@rollinhand4750]

Those tactile switches have short life . The humidity gets inside and ruins the contacts. I repair VCRs and there where problematic.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Indeed... Oxidation increases resistance making them to fail... Thank you for watching!

[@tomislavarbanas8652]

Great thanks for the info.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

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[@tomislavarbanas8652]

@@LMAutoRepairs Do you have info whay can't I increase RPM about 2500 while car is not moving. There's no fault I think it's program like that there is no problem with the 🚗. A3 1.6 TDI

[@LMAutoRepairs]

It is what is called a soft limiter...a lot of new cars have that... there is nothing wrong.

[@gheorghechistol4021]

Help me please. The button to open doesn't work the manual way doesn't work but key can switch and I see red led flashing and warning lights flashing but not opening. What to do?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Doe the car locks and unlocks on the switch inside the car? 👍👍👍

[@gheorghechistol4021]

@LMAutoRepairs the lock button works and the boot unlocks so I got inside and put the key in ignition to open from inside. The unlock button shows the let as operational on the remote but the car doesn't act at all. And to manually insert the key in the door doesn't unlock the door but I can twist the key left an right ( the manual way was working just a week ago) . And when twisting the key in the door the red led is flashing I side and the warning lights go on but door remains locked! What could it be please? First I will replace the remote battery and try again. And I'll keep you updated. Thanks!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@gheorghechistol4021 That's strange... Unless is deadlocked... Try the battery replacing and see how it goes...

[@gheorghechistol4021]

@LMAutoRepairs I got new battery and the remote works perfectly fine now. And the WD40 helps to clean the car lock mechanism :D Thanks for your replay!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@gheorghechistol4021 That's great! 👍👍👍

[@neilburton7398]

Luis can you unlock a used remote?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Some yes... not sure this ones... never tried... Thank you for watching!

[@CarKeyGuyNL]

This key can be reprogrammed. Only the chip need to be replaced.

[@doganceylan1177]

hello my car is volkswagen passat b8 2018 keyless entry as your car, i lost my first key now i use second key. how i can make copy second key ? i need find way, thank you so much

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Not sure you can copy it... better just get a new one and program it... 👍👍👍

[@electronic7979]

Very good video

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thanks!

[@jeremycanning8934]

Surely it would be cheaper to program the new key than pay to have the old one repaired

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🙄 Depends who you ask... 👍👍👍

[@gabrieloncea5215]

@@LMAutoRepairs where are you located?

[@ChristopherMahlangu-u3k]

Thanks y

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@aymenmohamed1134]

Awesome

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@mohmedahmed-vw2us]

Diesel = essence?

[@alincatalin6087]

The key is glued, because it’s not serviceable … like most of of the modules. The dealership would just replace it obviously. Just because you can open and fix them, doesn’t mean that the manufacturer made them like that so only they can open them 😉

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@CarKeyGuyNL]

It's like BMW CAS Diamond shaped or Dashkeys with rechargable battery, hyundai flipkeys, Blue Ford transit keys with rechargable battery'sOpel/Vaxhaul/Chevrolet flipkeys. They are all glued and sometime a pain in the but to open. Also the VAG UDS key's with that pin inside (if u tap it inside to open and you tap it to far it will damage PCB and transponder part isnt recognised anymore). And dealerships are not alowed to service the remotes because there is no official (OEM or OE) replacement parts for remotes. All replacement parts are after market. i am a lock smith and get many people send from some dealerships (Opel, Renault, Suzuki and Toyota) to repair remotes (not working parts or replace shells).

[@LMAutoRepairs]

It is the throw away and buy new mentally... The right to repair made virtually impossible my the manufacturers...

[@benjaminlevi7792]

Good job

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Thank you! 👍👍👍

[@mothanagharbe513]

looook at that wooow hooo

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@smarty0604]

You didn’t need to do any of that mate , take the battery out for 5 seconds and replace starts working again , common issue on those remote vw keys 👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤔 Possibly... Thank you for watching!

[@CarKeyGuyNL]

I do not agree.. In the time he was opening the remote and test the buttons, there are more seconds the battery wat out.

[@smarty0604]

@@CarKeyGuyNL you can disagree all you like as an auto locksmith I’ve been doing these type of keys for over 10 years and 9 times out of 10 if the unlock button doesn’t work but the lock does just pop the battery out and back in after 5 /10 seconds it will start working again , try it for your self

[@ricardoformigo4520]

@@smarty0604 done that. worked fine afterwards. ty for the tip, replaced the battery anyway,

[@G7LWT]

Thanks Smart Mart - you are a lifesaver - all sorted now. I owe you a beer - thanks buddy!!!

[@davidmccrary8136]

I can send you some funds for your time if youd be able to spare some time to check it out for me id appreciate any help i can get i already have the dump ready just dont know how or where to get pin code from. I bought so many different types of windows to run all of my different 5 types of software trying to retrieve it along with three different scanners with no luck im tired of wasting money. Id really appreciate any help you could provide at your convenience. Thanks again

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Wich module did you toke the EEPROM data from? Which car are we taking about here? 👍👍👍

[@davidmccrary8136]

@@LMAutoRepairs st95040 eeprom and 03 vw passat

[@davidmccrary8136]

Ecu

[@renoclio80]

Hahahah, again passat

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Indeed... Last one in this one though... 👍👍👍