How to reset/re-program VW remote key, or change the battery (Audi, Skoda, SEAT)

[@archieallan3591]

I replaced the battery and my remote flashed but wouldn't lock or unlock my Passat doors. I was about to throw my remote key in the trash when I found this video. It took me about two minutes to reset it and now my remote works like a charm. Thanks!!!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@laviniamartin1619]

Thanks! You rescued us from BIG fees from the local dealership...

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome! And thank you 😊👍

[@ladycappy7]

This is the greatest video EVER!!!! My spare key to my VW Passat that I gave to my husband, died. I replaced the battery TWICE, thinking that the 1st one may have been corrupted or something. But when it STILL didn't work after the 2nd new battery I knew something else was wrong with it. I went to the dealership and how much it costs to have my key fob reprogrammed, he said $90 - $120, but it's better just to get a new one altogether which costs $250. I left the dealership right away, pissed that I only have one set of keys to my car. That didn't sit well with me, so I searched Google on how to reprogram a VW Passat key fob and found this video. It took me all of 2minutes to reprogram my key fob on my own. THE BEST VIDEO EVER!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! :-)

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Carolyn. 250 dollars! So glad it helped you :)

[@shanemitchellspencer]

Carolyn, what key did it have? Is it the "insert" then push fob?

[@drbryantorres]

Hey Carolyn, I don't know you but the fact of read this comment, the way you describe how you feel, it's just the way I felt today. I felt so much empathy with you today, and I just wanted to let you know this. Have a nice day. It's good that we both have a solution through this amazing video

[@jamesoruga7917]

Hey carolyn, i hope you reply. What model passat was your car, mine is a 2017 passat and it simply won't work. Thank you!

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

Before Google, there was the owners manual in the glovey box. We all HATE reading those things, due to how poorly they are edited.... but the info is in there. and it often will work. When it does not, I use diagnostic equipment. If it comes to that...yeah, around 100 buckaroos

[@brianminns9380]

Brilliant thanks, I was quoted £150 for a new key and £80 to recode after my VW Golf battery was changed by a Main Dealer but no thought about re-coding or checking that it then worked. Appreciate your video, it worked first perfectly.

[@wawayltd]

Magic 😉 You're welcome 👍

[@geotecnics]

THANK YOU! You just saved me a new key, tow truck fee and 3 day delay on my vacation sitting in a hotel waiting for VW to send my new key. VW was zero help at all on this!

[@wawayltd]

You are very welcome Mr Mathew :) Glad if it helps.

[@feliciavasquez1083]

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[@heidijacobson3951]

dealership wanted to charge $250 just to diagnose the problem. I knew there was an answer, and you just provided it. thank you so much!! 2019 VW Jetta

[@wawayltd]

Yeah, stealerships are like that 😊👍

[@tedjohnson64]

Brilliant video! Also (FYI for any future readers of this comment section), this "out of sync" problem can occur if one clicks the "open" key too many times when out of range. This is something that can occur if one clicks "open" when trying to find their car in a parking lot. Cheers!

[@wawayltd]

Good to know, thanks 👍

[@CurtRyanMusic]

I must have researched on-line a good three hours trying to find out why my freshly re-battery'd fob wouldn't open the car, and how to obtain a replacement fob and get it reprogrammed and re-cut. Then I ran across this two-and-a-half minute video, and voila! My fob works just fine. Wheels And Motors rocks!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Curt :)

[@bilalhashimi2390]

It is 9pm and -5 degrees, in Ottawa. My car battery ran out. I had no idea how to open the car. THANK YOU!

[@wawayltd]

Glad to know that it saves lifes 😇👍

[@electronicbrothers4214]

I have the one with no key hole for the ignition, all I had to door was hit unlock and turn key in door and it was reprogrammed. THANKS FOR THE HELP!!! SAVED ME

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@kentyip8]

Thanks for this comment, you just saved me $500!!!

[@mrsandman1416]

Another outstanding video from wheels and motors. I had the key reprogrammed at VW when one key got stolen and it stopped opening doors a couple of mouths later. VW suggested the key was worn (4 years old) and wanted to charge me 300 quid for a new key. This video sorted the problem out quicker than the drive to the dealer. Note I have keyless go and the process is very similar. Only difference is when in the car just start it using the button and this synced the key

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Sukhraj, glad it helps :) Lots of people asking if it works with keyless start. Good to know! Thanks :)

[@gloglogo2638]

So if you don't have an emergency key you can just start it and it will resync?

[@wawayltd]

But as far as I know - it will not work with the new key

[@atvsteam]

@@wawayltd new keys must be first added / coded - programmed in particular car using special programmer

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

The dealer was either ignorant or unethical to not test the remote battery for output, and attempt resync, which is right in the owner's manual. I would find a better mechanic, and a better dealership.

[@filc4895]

This worked for my VW Touran. You Sir are a great man, a legendary figure who will be forever revered in human history. My blessings to you our saviour 🙏🏻

[@filc4895]

I take it back, it worked once then went back to not unlocking 😭 thanks anyway

[@wawayltd]

😁

[@filc4895]

I take it back again. I did it again and this time seems to have worked 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Seek and you will find 😁👍

[@gillchapman7418]

I have recently had to have a mechatronic unit replaced which affected one of the keys, I looked at the manual but couldn’t make sense of it, so having found this online is great, and this actually works, thank you so much, you’ve saved me another garage visit and another bill. Thank you.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 😊👍

[@dzele91fco]

I hava also changed mehatronic on Passat GTE 2017, but I can not fix this by this method a second key. It just says doesnt recognize a key! Any other smart solution? 😊 Thank you

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Marko, I don't have anu experience with DSG gearboxes..

[@davidmckenzie7424]

Thank you so much!! I had removed the battery after the key was water damaged, and it didn't work until I followed these instructions. Next time I'll probably try to avoid leaving the key in my trouser pocket when it's in the washing machine...

[@wawayltd]

Yeah 😁 Probably, there are better ways to keep the keys clean...

[@mikestuart5119]

I’ve done exactly the same

[@atbalducci102488]

Thank you thank you thank you. I literally bought this car a week ago. When I went to leave for work the other day I accidentally pressed the panic button while the key was in the ignition. Wouldn’t lock or unlock. So figured battery in the fob was dead. So new battery with no luck. Luckily I have another key but It was really buggin me for the past few days. You’re the man!!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 😷👍

[@reginaldhigh8334]

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[@antoniobennett9853]

Thank-you so much. My car was almost on E and I couldn't figure out how to open the gas flap. I replaced the battery and it still wouldn't work. I googled how to reset and saw your video. I can't say thank -you enough. Life saver!!!

[@wawayltd]

Antonio - you're very welcome 👍

[@eilisification]

Wow, so simple. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You've just saved me a 20minute drive and a garage fee 👍

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊 👍

[@patriograysmark6328]

Just purchased a second-hand mk7 golf, second key wouldn't activate car, steps worked perfectly, thankyou!

[@wawayltd]

Patrio - you're welcome 😊

[@larryschreiner]

My local VW dealership, who had just serviced my car, didn't tell me this. They said to bring the key in (a three mile drive through town) and they would take an hour to reprogram it. With your help it took me less than a minute.

[@wawayltd]

Every stealership needs to earn money 😉

[@Thesummerismagic12]

Procedure also worked for my VW Golf 7 (2015). Great! Instructions were also in the user manual of my car, which I discovered later on… Many thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

I love my 04' Passat GL Wagon. It was my X-wifes vehicle for a period before I finally got a chance to buy it. Her father, a dealer for Toyota, kept up on it, and I helped during the time I was able. Even I had forgotten as well as the xwife that even though the rear tailgate has an electric trunk opener inside as well as on the fob it also has a keyhole hidden very well in the upper right corner of the license plate. Just right at the end of handle. It was caked from not being used till I was detail cleaning. Smacking my forhead, I cleaned it up and relubricated everything. Never forgetting that again. Plus I love the small center visor that is easily forgotten. LoL

[@jack84172]

Wow that was super great. I was stuck and did not know where the key hole was. Also reprogrammed the key in less than a minute. Thank you a bunch.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Jack! 👍

[@MrStrihavka]

thank you but it doesnot work. I tried other advice and it did not either. It suddenly stopped working last week I could close car remotely but open only with key inserted into the keyhole. What on car could be broken?

[@wawayltd]

If it works to lock, but doesn't want to open - it must something else. I'm sorry, I don't know how to help.

[@joanneroberts7190]

@@MrStrihavka could be your problem is the back drivers side lock/unlock actuator. I just watched a video about this on KZbin.

[@KhalidBaaziz]

Thanks so much, spent $30 to reprogram my key. now you've helped me save another $30

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 $30 please 😁

[@esromsomba223]

Thank you Sir... This just helped me out today in the morning I would have been late for work but this tutorial came through... Much appreciated

[@wawayltd]

Glad if it helps 😊

[@sashaalexa1715]

O.M.G! Alan Day Colney Hatch Lane wanted to charge me 78 pounds to reprogram my key. You helped me do it FREE in less than 30 seconds. THANK YOU

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Please transfer £78 now 😁 Only joking. Glad if it helps 😊👍

[@dorimillansotelo]

You are seriously the best! I have not been able to use my new key fob and in a second you fixed my problem!!! Defiently appreciative!!!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome, Doricela :) Glad if it helps :)

[@alonmatok6672]

You are a genius! I tried it on my Skoda and it worked on the first try!

[@wawayltd]

I'm glad if it helps, but not quite genius, I just read owners manual 🧐

[@100haymaker]

Last time I left my keys in my pants and gave them a good wash in the washing machine I was charged big money to “reprogram “ the key. This time I found you on KZbin. You saved me time and money. Many thanks 👍

[@mixpix74]

really i'm so thankful for this video it's really helped me a lot , i had a key wasn't working since i bought car and i changed battery and everything wasn't work until i saw now your video and everything is working with me now . keep going and really much thanks for this

[@wawayltd]

Glad if it helps 🙂👍

[@mixpix74]

@@wawayltd yeah really so thankful

[@mohammedhadi5737]

You sir are not the hero we deserve, but the one we needs. You are a genius!!! Thank you soooo much❤❤❤

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mohammed, I'm not that clever, I just read owners manual 😉

[@the_grand_tourer]

Thanks !! There are other videos like this but you are the only one I found that mentions the hidden mechanical key cover ! You helped me !

[@wawayltd]

Easy 😎👍

[@davesbgrdtrck]

Thanks a lot! Anyone doing this with push button start do the same procedure as above but just press the start button without your foot on the brake, because some don’t have keyed ignitions. Thank you so much!! 2014 Passat tdi

[@Uniek81]

@roushrs3 is this just for the unlocking? Because my remote start on my 2013 passat is hit or miss. Will this work for this issue also? Thanks in advance

[@davesbgrdtrck]

@@Uniek81 I do not know on models with remote start sorry. I added an aftermarket remote start because mine didn’t have it.

[@remotexpolde]

You are a Prince among ... over priced dealerships and locksmiths.. Lol ;) Thank You!! Just grabbed a 2000 Golf ( to haul my drums around) for 600 bucks. Came with one key. Grabbed another uncut key for 20 bucks, and the dealer wanted over $400 to cut and reprogram/Sync key fob to car. O_o? erm... No. Having this blade key cut for around 40 is reasonable,.. but to "Reprogram"... around $200 is insane. I realize this may have an Immobilizer in it, but when I bought the car, the batteries were dead in the fob. I replaced them.. Nothing. Did this exact thing out of instinct, and works perfectly now. Hopefully this will help with the new spare key fob without having to sell kidneys or whatever. Cheers!! Thank You!

[@wawayltd]

Wow! I didn't know it would work with a new key..

[@remotexpolde]

@@wawayltd OOP! My apologies!.. I mis-spoke. **The original key fob's batteries were all corroded.. I took it all apart and cleaned the battery well in the key fob, etc.. Added New batteries.. ( That's when nothing on the remote would work.. Then, Did what you did here and the original fob works perfectly now. :) If the new key was cut, I was SO gonna try this with the new one, but I sent both original and new key off to have the immobilizer set.. then will cut locally. But seriously, this is an amazing vid. I will come back if I am able to get the new key fully operating with car.. PLEASE STAND BY! ;) Cheers and Thanks again!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊

[@douglasbrown2510]

I just bought a mk4 jetta the 99.5 right now I'm having the same issue. My car was parked locked and the fob stopped working and I cannot deactive the security system when I start my car with the master key the alarm goes off and will not crank over. I only have 1 key/fob and I'm having a lock Smith come look at it tomorrow to see if he can have another fob/key cut. But I would like to try to get my key working now so I can drove my car lol

[@wawayltd]

Good luck.

[@reflectionshairdesign8027]

Thank you sooooo much , the dealer wanted to charge me $180 to re sync my key 😊

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Dealer-stealer 😷

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

@@wawayltd In this case, yup. lot of non rhyming stealers, too. Also, what a good test for a prospective new mechanic.... bring something like this, and see what they recommend.

[@kojoyeboah7]

It's moments like this and people like you that makes life so simple and wonderful 😂. I just did this 'hack' on my 2014 Octavia cuz the door open/close touch wasn't working. Everything is back to normal now. You, kind Sir, are a hero😎🕺. Thanks mate!

[@wawayltd]

Thank you 😊

[@alvescus4375]

OMG, bless your soul a million times, i thought my car key was dead forever

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Thanks, glad it helps :)

[@Ingridwallis]

Thank you so very much. I didn’t even think to check the manual, as I knew KZbin would have the answer for me. With your help my spare key is functional again and I now know how to open the car with the lock. 👍

[@wawayltd]

Glad it helped! 😎👍

[@judymacminn9647]

What if you have no place to put the key inside the car?​@@wawayltd

[@wawayltd]

Use the button to put ignition on.

[@lanesplitter5685]

thank you for the vid. fixed the alarm issue with my 2000 jetta (old ass car i know). the alarm was always working until i recently changed the car battery. did pretty much everything mentioned with a couple minor differences: 1. pressed the unlock button on the key 2. inserted key into driver side keyhole (think my generation jetta's the keyhole isn't covered so nothing to prop open) 3. turned the key in the keyhole to unlock and the unlock alarm lights on the car lit up (2 blinks for unlock)...which might have programmed the key already but i still went to the next step 4. inserted key into ignition and just powered on, not engine start 5. locked the car from key and alarm set (1 blink and the beep sound) (in case this helps anyone else)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@chrisandrieu9487]

Amazing!! Had no idea it could be this easy. Everywhere else I turned - including locksmith - said VW had to program at a hefty fee, My wife loves me again. Thank you sir!

[@wawayltd]

Happy wife - Happy life 😇

[@kimpeccable]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was losing my mind. What hoops they make you jump through to reprogram your fob! I spent a hour trying to get this to work.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Kim 😊👍

[@alejandronelson8768]

instablaster...

[@SilverSergeant]

Thank you!!! This video just saved me a lot of time and money. The instructions worked perfectly for my 2019 VW Tiguan!!

[@wawayltd]

Happy days 👍 And Happy New year! 🍺🎅

[@kammym4166]

How did you put the key part for ignition. I have 2018 Tiguan

[@CoutsoudisGeorge]

Thanks so so much!!! This has been so helpful. Thanks for the all the details and the great explanation. The dealer wanted to charge me 250£ to re sync ! Thanks again 🙏🙏

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome George, glad if it helps 👍

[@mrr4975]

Thank you very much for this video I had this issue earlier today and after watching this clip problem was solved. Saved me a trip to the garage or calling out an electrician.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@_Viking]

Remember, this is just for resyncing the central locking function. It's not reprogramming the key/immobilizer. The battery has nothing to do with the car's immobilizer. In every key, there is a small transponder hidden inside it. This is separate from the central locking circuit and works without a battery. This transponder is only possible to program with special hardware.

[@wawayltd]

Yep, totally agree. I trew battery into this video, just to make 2 in 1 once we are talking about the key. Often people ask - can I do that with the new key, the answer is no.

[@canas4182]

Hey I have a 2016 mk6 Jetta with kessy and no ignition hole, was messing up with factory reset in Vcds and therefore both keys won’t open or lock the car, I can still start engine, tried pairing with channel 1 adaptations BCM but it won’t work any help ?

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Anas, that's out of my league 😔

[@ashleysmith9715]

@@canas4182 did you ever get it fixed? I have this issue and im trying avoid paying dealer fees

[@canas4182]

@@ashleysmith9715 yup a guy fixed with a tool called xhorse vvdi2 key programmer

[@PaulWilson-i7m]

I just tried this on my 12 plate cc and worked. Thankyou

[@wawayltd]

Magic ✨️

[@mikesteely5614]

Genius! This worked great!! Thanks so much for sharing, you are saving lots of time and money for folks!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mike :)

[@ghodgins72]

You absolute legend, worked perfectly for my 2015 skoda. Thanks again

[@wawayltd]

Life is easy and effortless 😎👍

[@mikevonkleist6767]

German cars. Amazing technology. As a mechanic not used to working on them, they can be intimidating. But I've serviced BMW's and they're more complex. Thanks for this video.

[@wawayltd]

VW is pretty good for car enthusiasts, lots of technical info widely available - cleverly designed too. I'm in love with my car :))

[@jonathananderson7295]

This is great! I have a 2015 GLI, no key ignition push to start and the steps were exactly the same! Thank you so much for sharing. Bless 🙏

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@stevewilson7857]

Thank you. Right to the point not like most other videos 👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Steve 😊

[@iancasey3022]

Hey man thank you so much for this video the doors of my car were broken was told it would cost a few hundred thank you this worked

[@wawayltd]

Glad it helped :)

[@_Peremalfait]

The key fobs for my Jetta stopped working. I tried this and it didn't work. Followed the owner's manual and that didn't work. Looks like I'll be locking and unlocking the doors the old fashioned way as I won't be paying hundreds of dollars to a dealership to get it fixed.

[@johnpantelias]

Thank you very much for your information. I fixed my Hyundai Accent today according your way of solution. I did not believe it would be fixed but it did...greetings from Greece 👏👏👏

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍

[@statecapture6086]

May you be blessed, I thank God for your existense, you saved me from the possible great displeasure of the customer.

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Neo - you're very welcome 😊👍

[@MBAvroUK]

Excellent video!! Many thanks. I fixed my Octavia in 1 minute! 🙂

[@wawayltd]

Perfect 👌

[@conorm407]

A KZbin tutorial that works 😄 🔥

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😷👍

[@katlegosamuel2629]

THANK YOU, JUST TRIED IT OUT AND IT WORKED, BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR A WHILE NOW.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome!

[@FjrWizard]

This is a really good video and seems to work for a lot of people. But apparently not in my case. I bought a Skoda Octavia from 2006 (so it should be exactly the same as your VW) a couple of weeks ago, and the main key works, but the spare doesn't. The light on the key flashes when you push the button, but it doesn't unlock the car; and if you use the actual key to open the door, you can get in and start the engine (keeping in mind being quick about it as the alarm goes off if you haven't started within one minute). I've tried doing this, as that didn't work I changed the battery, and tried again, still nothing. Have you (or anyone else here in the comments) had any similar problems? Any tips other than going to a VW dealer and paying for a new key? (the previous owner said the second key hasn't been used for quite some time as he thought it had just ran out of battery and started using the other one instead)

[@wawayltd]

There are few other videos about re-setting keys on VW and Audis. Some use second key a help to re-set first one. Could be just faulty key. Unfortunately - I don't have straight answer :(

[@FjrWizard]

@@wawayltd Okay, thanks. Yeah I've tried a couple of other "versions" similar to this but still nothing. I'll probably make do with only one key until I can afford getting a mechanic to look at it.

[@guillaumeroussel1071]

They were asking me $400 to replace the key ... Thank you so much

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@grahamwilkes932]

TRIED THIS METHOD AND IT REALLY DOES WORK. THANKS.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 🤓👍

[@Olianosbabe]

OMG you have just saved me a nervous breakdown (I.e trip to the garage for something as simple as that)

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 🙂

[@hariskhan1000]

This works exactly like you have said it. Brrrriiillliiaaannttt job. Thank you

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mr Haris, glad if it helps :)

[@chafiaasaidouni3604]

Htrd

[@CleopatraPsyco]

Thank you so much. Saved me a lot of hassle and garage fees.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@ElvisCorvette]

My VW GTI has a push button start. Does this work the same way if I buy a new fob off of eBay and then I can reprogram it?

[@wawayltd]

I had people in comments below resolving problem with push start button. However, I don't think it will program new fob.. You can try, but I'm not sure.

[@donaldmason4959]

Fantastic....saved me loads of money not going to my local VW dealer. Thanks again.

[@wawayltd]

Anytime :)

[@venomdedpol1179]

Easy Peezy Lemon Squeezy

[@100haymaker]

I was told I’d need a computer when I left key in my pants in the washing machine. Happened before and I had to pay a fortune. Because of you I saved time and money! Thank you 🙏

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍

[@TheVesselification]

Thanks!! As newby VAG user surprised after reloplacing new remote battery. After couple ingitionLockCharged-Fords i was upset until this video. ....Manual 4cm thick and foreign language...

[@wawayltd]

Glad if it helps 😎👍 My manual was in English... which is foreign to me 😁

[@SkateTobby]

thanks this helped me^^ i was so frustrated when i was thinking my key had died....

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍

[@stevenpolitte4628]

Thank you! My key didn't work after engine maintenance work. This worked perfect for my mk5 GTI.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@drlowe]

Awesome! Thanks so much. Had nearly given up. Couldn’t find the keyhole until your video. Thanks again.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Mr David 👍

[@bigshaun1748]

Worked for me, thanks! Battery was dead a few days and this method solved my problem.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Big Shaun, I'm glad it helps 👍

[@MrEbhos]

Thanks a lot. Was worried sick before seeing your video.

[@wawayltd]

Life is easy 😎👍

[@KatieBluz]

Worked with my 2012 Eos with push button start/stop. Do not depress the brake pedal. 💯

[@wawayltd]

Good to know, thanks Katie 😎👍

[@chrisgreen3982]

Thanks, yours is the only simple video that works!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@jamesdonaldson4416]

Used this video to reprogramme my Sharan key fob in less than 2 minutes!

[@wawayltd]

Glad it helps 👍

[@THEREALTAE]

You saved me like 300 dollars. I replaced my key battery. N just reset the key to the car and it locks and unlock

[@wawayltd]

No problem, you owe me $200 now. 😁 You're welcome! Glad it helps people 👍

[@shawnbroadway7926]

Reprogramming method works for push start too!! Thank you very much

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@zahmed5965]

Great mate....I wish I could watch this video before order a taxi ....but I still save repair cost .thanks for uploading.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

This is documented, accurate info. Sometimes it will not always work. I believe that occurs when the remote is not OEM, but I have no sciency stuff to be sure. If it does not, a locksmith with the correct software can readily reprogram ( providing you have a good remote and a working system )

[@suddin8210]

Thanks a lot, used it when my Octavia key wouldn't work even after putting in a new battery. Lifesaver.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Suhel, glad if it helps :)

[@davidjagrosse2108]

Worked like a charm my friend. Thank you so much!!! VW Golf GTI 2015

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome David 👍

[@gabemitri5794]

Can’t believe this actually worked. I’ve got a North America Passat TDI SEL

[@wawayltd]

Should work on most modern VAGs..

[@jeremyharcourt859]

Brilliant video ! Worked with my 2015 Skoda Octavia. Thanks very much !

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@fernandoguzman3794]

Great video, thanks a lot, just solved it with your instructions!!…great!…many blessings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome Fernando 👍

[@esolomoso4100]

Thank you. My key de synchronised from pressing the lock button too many times while out of range. You just saved me a few £££ from not having to get it reprogrammed at audi

[@wawayltd]

Good to know that it works on Audi's too 😊👍

[@pumpkins793]

Worked on my 2013 Beetle! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wawayltd]

Beetle is a cool car! Shame they don't do them anymore.

[@ginacif686]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Omg I was about to get a wire hanger and go nutz on my VW! Thank you!!!!

[@wawayltd]

😁👍

[@drbryantorres]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MAN!!! I can't give you a THOUSAND of Likes, but at least I can give you one and subscribed, you help me a lot! I was about to freak out and you just saved my life!!!!!!!

[@wawayltd]

Wow, that's emotion 😉 Thanks Bryan - glad it helped!

[@ianhairston5258]

You just saved me a headache my friend

[@wawayltd]

Glad it helps Ian 👍

[@FaithHarris-hc5pk]

Every single one o ya better hit the thumbs up on this guy!!! IT WORKED!! 🎉

[@FaithHarris-hc5pk]

I’ve had a no working key fob since I bought it two plus years ago!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊 👍

[@Philter12]

Nice one! I was fearing it'd be a trip to a service centre and stupid money to get the key reprogrammed!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome!

[@iboalamaoxossi]

Man! Iv saved 500 bucks! Thank you for sharing this!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😎👍

[@jenniferherrin]

Thank you for saving me $330 and remembering that I should always check the owner's manual first!!!!

[@wawayltd]

Easy - peasy :))

[@stiki123]

Thanks for that tip. Saved our lives!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@doogs60]

The manual for my 2007 Passat Wagon does not mention this procedure but i tried it and worked. The 12V battery was dead flat so needed the plastic key to open drivers door then climb inside to locate the small boot release in the tailgate. Once i swapped the battery (located in the boot wheel arch) i found the central locking doesnt work. 1) Lock car using plastic key 2) Unlock using plastic key 3) insert plastic key back into keyfob 4) insert key into ignition 5) Take key out exit car and try to lock remotely if it doesnt lock you may need to try again or replace remote battery

[@mimimalope9173]

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[@paulneild3525]

Fantastic, cheers pal, saved me a few quid works as normal now

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Paul 😎👍

[@Jim_One-wl4ke]

Thanks 🙏 probably the easiest among cars ❤

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@glennsutton1352]

Mate. Nice work. Thought I was up for some cold cash here but this worked first time! Spot On!!! Thanks

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@ricknoel4884]

Thanks for the help, just reprogrammed my wifes 2008 beetle and works now.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍