spro Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 i have been searching through the other messages about keys and their problems here`s minethe remote key unlocks the car manually starts the car no problem, i just can`t open the car via the remote buttons etc the led comes on for both switches. i have tried to reprogramme the key in the door lock turn unlock 3 times etc etc but the door light stays off.should i get another remote via e bay with the same code number and swap the blades would this work ? Quote
seatkid Posted November 9, 2011 Report Posted November 9, 2011 Remote fobs have a habit of mysteriously dying after several years. The PATS chip (immobiliser) in the key is not connected with the remote and so the car still starts. Ususally they become more and more reluctant to open/close the doors until one day they dont work at all. You could try a new set of batteries in the key (but make sure the PATS chip doesnt fall out when you open the key fob). In my experience the chance of success is slim. The (expensive) solution is a new remote fob - you have to use the existing PATS chip and key blade. Make sure you get the exact same part no and frequency (its in very small printing on the side of the fob) - other types do not work. Quote
spro Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Posted November 14, 2011 new key came fitted the new part to my key part started the programming er no still no joy apart from a key fob what part can fail in the car itself any ideas Quote
seatkid Posted November 14, 2011 Report Posted November 14, 2011 What year is your car? Is the fob you got the exact part no/frequency? Is the fob brand new or an ebay reclaimed part? - in which case what guarantee they sent you a working fob. Most fobs die after 6 or 7 years. Are you following the correct programming procedure? Quote
Babelman Posted November 14, 2011 Report Posted November 14, 2011 What year is your car? Is the fob you got the exact part no/frequency? Is the fob brand new or an ebay reclaimed part? - in which case what guarantee they sent you a working fob. Most fobs die after 6 or 7 years. Is my Hambra remote operated? I never got any when I bought it, would be a bonus if it was.Thnks for any help Are you following the correct programming procedure? Quote
spro Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Posted November 23, 2011 it`s a 2004 TDIthe key part number correct, i now have had the old key repaired and checked it is working but still cannot program it.i have had a look in the door for a broken wire as when i try to unlock the tailgate the main doors stay locked.would it be possible to fit an after market remote locking kit? or would it interfere with the one on the car? Quote
rob2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 hi dose any one know the answer to spro's last question as i have a similair problem and i am also looking on ebay at the unervirsal door kitswhen igo to code my key the led on the door comes on for 10 secs i press the button on my key but nothing happens Quote
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