Key & remote issues

[Revla]

Hi,

I purchased my car about 7 months ago, only with one key.

This works fine, except the fob doesn't open or lock the doors, I have to do this using the key.

I'd like 2 working keys with remotes.

What is the best way to do this..... can anyone recommend someone in the Crawley (West Sussex) or surrounding areas?

How much will it cost.

My remote is the 2 button HLO 1J0 959 753 A type.

Cheers

Trev

[Scratx]

Hi!
Got my Passat last Monday, and have also only one key.
I have contacted two near VW dealers and if your ID and V5 are not a problem, the key+fob+reprograming cost £150.00 :mad::mad:.It comes from VW Germany and the relates to the original data for your specific chassis (VIN) number.If any previous owner reprogrammed the keys, replaced locks, ecu or whatever, the key may not work at all.NO refunds :zx11:.

I then asked if there could be a check to see if my key was original, and was told that it is not possible to do a check:confused:.

Now I am looking at auto locksmith specialists to see if someone does it for less.

[noddy1875]

Had the same trouble with the spare key on mine.

Stick in 2 new batteries and re-sync the key to the car.

Info is in the handbook.

[Revla]

Thankyou, but I think you can only do this when you have another working key.........?

[vw challenged]

I would call a locksmith that can program and cut your keys. It should be cheaper, I do them in the US and they cost about $150.00.

[Imran]

Revla, did you ever get this sorted? Easiest way of getting this fixed is via vagcom, using vagcom you can force a re-sync of the remote centrol locking with the fob. I'd also recommend you get another key, I recently locked my car with only pair I had in the car!!!!! scary stuff.

A new key fob should be roughly £40 from ebay, getting it cut, well here in bradford is £10, getting it coded say a £10, then you have two working keys, pls you can sync both fobs to the central locking :)

[ssc1986]

I am having similar problems. I bought my passat at the weekend and the key is dodgy. The lock buttion seems to work ok but the open button is very tempermental. the buttons are very worn down looking. kind of annoying!!

[cataldo]

Hi,

I purchased my car about 7 months ago, only with one key.

This works fine, except the fob doesn't open or lock the doors, I have to do this using the key.

I'd like 2 working keys with remotes.

What is the best way to do this..... can anyone recommend someone in the Crawley (West Sussex) or surrounding areas?

How much will it cost.

My remote is the 2 button HLO 1J0 959 753 A type.

Cheers

Trev


What car have you got?

what year/reg is it?

does your remote have round or square buttons?

Sorry about all the questions but i need to know to help you further. i am a vehicle locksmith in nottingham, if you know your key number i can send you a remote cut to your car and arrange for a locksmith in your area to program it.

cheers

martyn

[cataldo]

i am a auto locksmith based in nottingham, if you know your key number i can supply and cut the key to your car and arrange for a auto locksmith in your area to program it. i offer a fully guarantee on my products. if your key number is wrong or it wont program il give you a full refund.
I just need to know the reg/year of your passat?

how many buttons does your remote have?

are the buttons square or round?

cheers

martyn

[cataldo]

All you need is the top half of the remote, they are 3 sections to a flip key, remote, transponder and the blade.

i can send you out a remote with programming instructions.

i just need to know how many buttons your remote has and if they are square or round

cheers

martyn

[chazel]

well my problem was pretty much same as the opener - but after a fortnight or so i finally placed the order for a new blank key and fob ( AG / CT ) which after double checking im pretty sure is the 1 im after - 2button number with the rounded square buttons.
01 mk4 1.6se- im gons giv the self programming a go - though i wish id read the post just above before payin almost 50quid ( rat shagger that my ebay voucher had ran out)
ill let every1 know how it goes and will probably be n touch for another nice shiney 1 sometime soon martyn! haha.

[Revla]

Many thanks for all the replies!

Not sorted as yet, due to the turbo going back for its second refurb (apparently its a common fault having sludge building up in the sump of the 1.9tdi).

The fob is the two button version for a V reg '99 Passat. Can I grab your number Martyn?

cheers

Trev