Alarm System Transmitters - Programming

1999 Volkswagen GTI (1W1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Alarm System Transmitters - Programming
Group: 57

Number: 97-06

Date: Nov. 4, 1997

Subject:
Remote Locking/Alarm System Transmitters, Programming/Reprogramming

Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta with remote 1998
locking

If new or additional remote locking/alarm system transmitters are required, use the following procedure to program the new transmitter or reprogram existing transmitters.

Note:
Up to a maximum of four transmitters may be programmed for each vehicle.

Programming procedure for all four transmitters MUST be completed within one minute.

Service

- Switch ignition ON.

- Close all doors and rear hatch/trunk lid.

- Using second key in driver's door, turn key to UNLOCK position and hold for approx. 10 seconds or until alarm horn sounds 3 times.

- Press the unlock/disarm button on first transmitter (alarm horn will briefly sound once to confirm programming).

- Press the unlock/disarm button on second transmitter (alarm horn will briefly sound twice to confirm programming).

- Repeat procedure for transmitters 3 and 4 (if necessary).

- Turn and hold the key in the driver's door lock to the UNLOCK position (Within ten seconds the alarm horn will sound 3 times).

- Switch ignition OFF.

Note:
For security reasons, the convenience close feature for power windows and sunroof are activated using the key only. If one transmitter is activated 200 times consecutively (out of reach of the vehicle), all transmitters MUST be reprogrammed.

When procedure applies to vehicles within The New Vehicle Limited Warranty and adheres to Warranty Policy guidelines, use the following:

Part Identifier: 5700
Labor Operation: 5700710 20 TU
RENDER: 1.0x

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