Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair

Radio Frequency Remote Control, Programming Ignition Keys (Adaptation)


NOTE:
- If a new or additional ignition keys are required, they must be adapted (matched) to the control electronics.
- The adaptation procedure must always be carried out for all the ignition keys, including the existing ones.
- The number of keys already programmed will be displayed when "Adaptation" (matching) function 10 is selected.
- The matching can be interrupted with the -C- button of the VAG 1551.


Requirements

- All ignition keys available. If no old ignition key is available See "Lost key procedure"
- Key fob with covered secret number is available. If not

- Insert mechanically programmed ignition key in ignition lock.
- Connecting scan tool.
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD).

The Adaptation shown here is only an example.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -1- and -0- to select "Adaptation" function 10.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Matching


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Matching
Insert channel number XX


- Press buttons -0- and -0- (all keys are erased with channel number 00).
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.


NOTE: It is not possible to match a new or additional key(s) without erasing existing learned/programmed key(s).

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Adaptation Q
Clear learned values?


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Adaptation ->
Learned values cleared


- Press -> button.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX


- Press buttons -1- and -0- to select "Adaptation" function 10.

Indicated on display


Rapid data transfer Q
10-Adaptation


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Adaptation
Insert channel number XX


- Press buttons -0- and -1- (all keys are programmed with channel number 01).

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Adaptation Q
Insert channel number 01


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Channel 1 Matching 1 ->
Key 1 <-1 3->


The top line displays number of keys to be programmed (standard =1). Select number of keys using buttons -1- and -3-.

- Press -> button.

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Channel 1 Matching 1 ->
Enter matching value XXXXX


- Press -0- key four times and enter number of all ignition keys to be programmed, including existing key, (e.g. 00003); max. possible qty. 4.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Indicated on display (number of radio frequency keys to be programmed)


Channel 1 Matching 3 Q
Key 3 <-1 3->


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Channel 1 Matching 3 Q
Store changed value?


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

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Channel 1 Matching 1 ->
Changed value is stored


- A button must be pressed once on each of the radio frequency keys to be programmed (in example above, 3 keys).
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Perform functional check (e.g. 3) of radio frequency keys.


NOTE:
- Successful adaptation can be confirmed by Read Measuring Value Block (function 08), display group 009, or display group 013.
- All 3 keys can be programmed in one adaptation cycle.
- Adaptation of all keys (pressing a button) must occur within 15 seconds.


The matching of ignition keys is automatically completed when:

- Number of keys to be programmed is reached.
- A button of one of the keys to be programmed is pressed frequently.
- Permissible matching period of 15 seconds is exceeded (DTC is stored).

- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC Memory" function 02.

If there is no DTC stored, the matching of the keys has been successfully completed.