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Joseba Beltr?n - 03 Oct 2003 14:57 GMT
Hi all,

    Is there any way to program the remote key without going to my Audi
dealer?

Thanks
Andrew Duane USG - 03 Oct 2003 15:51 GMT
> Is there any way to program the remote key without going to my Audi dealer?

Yes, there should be a simple procedure in your owner's manual.
You don't say which car you have, but mine is something like push the
remote button, then use the key to unlock the driver's door.

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Joseba Beltr?n - 05 Oct 2003 23:18 GMT
Andrew Duane USG <duane@and.zk3.dec.com> escribi?:

> Yes, there should be a simple procedure in your owner's manual.
> You don't say which car you have, but mine is something like push the
> remote button, then use the key to unlock the driver's door.

My car is an Audi A3 '00

Thank you very much....I'll try !
JPF - 06 Oct 2003 23:04 GMT
Try this, it's from the Bentley:

Programming new remote controls

     Two keys and all the remote controls that are to be programmed
will be needed. The maximum number of remote controls that can be
programmed, including old and new, is four.

     -  Insert first key into ignition switch, and turn it to
"ignition on."  


     -  Insert second key into outer door handle, and turn it to
unlocked position for 10 seconds.  

        System alarm will emit three beeps.  

     -  Take first remote control to be programmed and press button
-1-, two beeps will be emitted. For second remote control, press
button -1-, two beeps will be emitted. Use same procedure to program
third or fourth remote control. All remote controls must be programmed
within one minute, otherwise new programming will cancel and old
remote control programming will be valid.  

     -  Turn key in outer door handle to unlocked position for 10
seconds, one beep will be emitted.  

     -  Switch ignition off.  


2003 22:18:12 GMT, Joseba Beltrán <scoope@hispavista.com> wrote:

>Andrew Duane USG <duane@and.zk3.dec.com> escribió:
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>Thank you very much....I'll try !
Stephen - 03 Jan 2008 00:34 GMT
Hi Bently,

I wonder the following procedure applies to 2003 A4, I have tried you
procedure but unable to get any result, it is because the alarm does no
emit the beep !

Please advise !

Rgds
Stephen
JPF;7346 Wrote:
> Try this, it's from the Bentley:
>
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> >
> >Thank you very much....I'll try

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dave AKA vwdoc1 - 03 Jan 2008 12:43 GMT
maybe using a vag-com tool is needed in your case.
http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/vw-remote-matching.html
(You can also do more with your remote like raise or lower windows too!)  I need to try this on my 1997 A4!  <g>

does the alarm ever sound or work?

None of your remotes work?  Got new batteries in them?

did you erase the memory?
http://fobs4less.com/audi_keyless_remote_programming_.htm
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later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto


 Hi Bently,

 I wonder the following procedure applies to 2003 A4, I have tried your
 procedure but unable to get any result, it is because the alarm does not
 emit the beep !

 Please advise !

 Rgds
 Stephen
 JPF;7346 Wrote:
 > Try this, it's from the Bentley:
 >
 > Programming new remote controls
 >
 > Two keys and all the remote controls that are to be programmed
 > will be needed. The maximum number of remote controls that can be
 > programmed, including old and new, is four.
 >
 > -  Insert first key into ignition switch, and turn it to
 > "ignition on."
 >
 >
 >
 >
 > -  Insert second key into outer door handle, and turn it to
 > unlocked position for 10 seconds.
 >
 > System alarm will emit three beeps.
 >
 > -  Take first remote control to be programmed and press button
 > -1-, two beeps will be emitted. For second remote control, press
 > button -1-, two beeps will be emitted. Use same procedure to program
 > third or fourth remote control. All remote controls must be programmed
 > within one minute, otherwise new programming will cancel and old
 > remote control programming will be valid.
 >
 > -  Turn key in outer door handle to unlocked position for 10
 > seconds, one beep will be emitted.
 >
 > -  Switch ignition off.
Stephen - 04 Jan 2008 23:02 GMT
Hi Dave,

The alarm is working fine, I am able to operate all functions of th
remote control with the second master key.  Only the first master key i
not working after replacing battery.  I have called the dealer twic
about this, first time they said the procedures to reset the remote i
indicating in the manual, after I read the manual, I found that th
description are too simple and unworkable.  I called the dealer again
then they said it has to be resetted through their computer !!

Rgds
Stephe

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1move - 05 Jan 2008 04:05 GMT
read my thread in the DI

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dave AKA vwdoc1 - 05 Jan 2008 14:37 GMT
Well from my very limited experience, I bought two switchblades from the same ebay auction and I only got one of them to work with my 1997 A4 along with an original 1997 remote (non-switchblade).
I used the 2 key method and it worked and I will assume even though I put new batteries in the remote that did not work, it is probably a bad remote.  :-(

Maybe you have a bad remote, but did it work before changing batteries?  Are you sure that good batteries are installed correctly?

I have read about 4 or more ways to reprogram remote.
http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=12981
Seems to depend on either how long you hold it to the lock position with the second key, or how many times you do it within a certain amount of time.  Find one of these methods that work for you and post your successful method.  ;-)

Or find someone with a vag-com tool, erase all remotes and reprogram all.  ;-)
There are some auto part stores in the USA that have scanners that will tell you if your remote is working.  AutoZone is one of them that keeps the scanner by the new batteries for the remotes.  Of course they may not have a battery to fit your Audi remote, but the dealer may have one at a competitive price.
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later,
dave
(One out of many daves)
1997 Red A4 1.8tq auto


 Hi Dave,

 The alarm is working fine, I am able to operate all functions of the
 remote control with the second master key.  Only the first master key is
 not working after replacing battery.  I have called the dealer twice
 about this, first time they said the procedures to reset the remote is
 indicating in the manual, after I read the manual, I found that the
 description are too simple and unworkable.  I called the dealer again,
 then they said it has to be resetted through their computer !!

 Rgds
 Stephen

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Stephen - 06 Jan 2008 19:15 GMT
Hi Dave,

Thanks very much for spending time on my problem. I finally bring it u
to the dealer, they said that the transmitter in the key is not workin
properly, they replaced it and it works ok, thanks for your help.

Rgds
Stephe

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dave AKA vwdoc1 - 07 Jan 2008 14:41 GMT
Thanks for the update.
I will stop racking my brain searching the internet.  lol
How much was the transmitter?

 Hi Dave,

 Thanks very much for spending time on my problem. I finally bring it up
 to the dealer, they said that the transmitter in the key is not working
 properly, they replaced it and it works ok, thanks for your help.

 Rgds
 Stephen

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mrkasko - 18 Nov 2008 08:19 GMT
Hey guys, Anyone knows how to program a key without going to the dealer
I have a 2006 Audi A4 that will not start. battery was out for some tim
and now when I replaced my battery my remote work fine, but it will no
start my car. thx,Roma

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egmioann - 04 Feb 2009 23:23 GMT
hello everyone! :P
i own an audi A3 8P 2004 model and i want to buy the new shape audi ke
2006+ model. i found one on ebay with new uncut blade and same workin
MHZ with my key. i wonder if that key will work to my car. the key mh
are the same. the one on ebay has this number 8P0 837 220 at 434 mhz an
mine has 8P0 837 231 at 434 mhz. please anyone knows can help me.
Thanx!!!  :confused

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G-man uk - 05 Feb 2009 22:24 GMT
> hello everyone! :P
> i own an audi A3 8P 2004 model and i want to buy the new shape audi key
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> mine has 8P0 837 231 at 434 mhz. please anyone knows can help me..
> Thanx!!!  :confused:

Surely the frequency will always be the same but the actual codes
transmitted will be different.  You will need to 'pair' the keys
together but I don't know whether you can use the newer model key or not
with your A3.

There are plenty of details online on how to reprogramme the key to work
on your car.  I have had to do this myself and it works fine.

I believe there are two ways to reprogramme, one that has to be done by
Audi and one that you can do yourself.
 
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