Resynching key fob

Scotty · 22-02-2003, 05:53 PM

I thought my key had gone flat but after changing the batteries it's still not working. I think it has got out of synch. The instructions in the manual i.e. use the key within a minute of pressing a button will resynch, hasn't worked.

Does any one know how Audi do it (which I know they do) when this happens?

Thanks

danksy · 22-02-2003, 10:28 PM

AFAIK Audi uses a rolling algorithm based on the clock time to determine what code is needed.

The only way to resynch is to get a dealer to get incontact with VAG and to obtain the "next" rolling code
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gambba · 06-03-2003, 12:17 PM

If you have a spare key I believe you can do it....not 100% sure on that, but if I'm right I think is states it in the users manual.

Scotty · 07-03-2003, 12:21 AM

Yeah I tried that word for word. Also got some advice from someone who's done it and it still won't.
Either it's well fecked or Audi may have a secret. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

fatcat · 07-03-2003, 08:47 AM

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AFAIK Audi uses a rolling algorithm based on the clock time to determine what code is needed.

The only way to resynch is to get a dealer to get incontact with VAG and to obtain the "next" rolling code
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Nicks right, I had this problem with my old Golf and my current Audi.

Ram® · 07-03-2003, 03:32 PM

[ QUOTE ]
If you have a spare key I believe you can do it....not 100% sure on that, but if I'm right I think is states it in the users manual.

[/ QUOTE ]

You mean the one where you put the key to be programmed in the ignition barrel, turn it to ign position, use the good key to lock the door manually then hold down the lock button for x seconds then open the car with the remote, reaching into the car, and removing the now reprogrammed key?

Yep - I've seen the dealer do it but I've never managed to get it to work!

Ram

22-02-2003, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scotty OAP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 9,702	Resynching key fob I thought my key had gone flat but after changing the batteries it's still not working. I think it has got out of synch. The instructions in the manual i.e. use the key within a minute of pressing a button will resynch, hasn't worked. Does any one know how Audi do it (which I know they do) when this happens? Thanks __________________ Audi S4 Honda CBR600F6

22-02-2003, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
danksy Porsche GT3 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: king my diff Posts: 10,139	Re: Resynching key fob AFAIK Audi uses a rolling algorithm based on the clock time to determine what code is needed. The only way to resynch is to get a dealer to get incontact with VAG and to obtain the "next" rolling code [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] __________________ The Hack - Black A6 2.0Tdi avant Sline, Bose, ARP, DVD Nav on a "57" For Fun - White and Black Honda CB 600 FA Hornet -(HRC carbon tank protector, Ermax nose screen on order) ona "08"

06-03-2003, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
gambba Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,000	Re: Resynching key fob If you have a spare key I believe you can do it....not 100% sure on that, but if I'm right I think is states it in the users manual. __________________ 高性能スピード Oettinger A3T 0-60 in 6.49

07-03-2003, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scotty OAP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 9,702	Re: Resynching key fob Yeah I tried that word for word. Also got some advice from someone who's done it and it still won't. Either it's well fecked or Audi may have a secret. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Audi S4 Honda CBR600F6

07-03-2003, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
fatcat Puuuuurrrrrrfect Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Essex - the land of plenty Posts: 6,791	Re: Resynching key fob [ QUOTE ] AFAIK Audi uses a rolling algorithm based on the clock time to determine what code is needed. The only way to resynch is to get a dealer to get incontact with VAG and to obtain the "next" rolling code [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Nicks right, I had this problem with my old Golf and my current Audi. __________________ Krypton Green Exige S2

07-03-2003, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ram® Ford Ka Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jersey City, NJ, USA Posts: 60	Re: Resynching key fob [ QUOTE ] If you have a spare key I believe you can do it....not 100% sure on that, but if I'm right I think is states it in the users manual. [/ QUOTE ] You mean the one where you put the key to be programmed in the ignition barrel, turn it to ign position, use the good key to lock the door manually then hold down the lock button for x seconds then open the car with the remote, reaching into the car, and removing the now reprogrammed key? Yep - I've seen the dealer do it but I've never managed to get it to work! Ram __________________