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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: ade1703 on 01 March 2009, 19:29

Title: Keyfobs
Post by: ade1703 on 01 March 2009, 19:29
I have an issue were one of my keyfobs, it has stopped working, I assumed that it was the battery had failed so I swapped it for a new one. Problem is it still does not work! The little red led flashes when I press the buttons on the keyfob and thats about it. Has anyone else experienced this kind of problem, do I need to get it reprogrammed at the dealers/elsewhere or am I looking at having to replace it. 
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: matthewsimone on 01 March 2009, 19:33
not to sure mate may just need re-programing but ive lost one of mine and just been qouted £150 for a new one from the stealers so hope you get it sorted via a new program etc which is around £30 so am told anyway matey :angry:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: stealthwolf on 01 March 2009, 19:47
How long have you had the car for? And have you driven for longer than 30 mins nonstop?
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2009, 19:48
needs re-setting then

there is a procedure for the MKIV but i'm not sure if it would work for the MKV  :undecided:

does the keyfob start the car?
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: ade1703 on 01 March 2009, 19:54
How long have you had the car for? And have you driven for longer than 30 mins nonstop?
Had the car since last May, 17,000 (of my miles) on the clock  since I bought it :laugh: (just gone through 80,000) and plenty of journeys over thirty minutes.

needs re-setting then

there is a procedure for the MKIV but i'm not sure if it would work for the MKV  :undecided:

does the keyfob start the car?

yes the key starts the car !

Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2009, 19:58
just needs resetting to the central locking then  :smiley:

this is for the MKIV but its worth trying for your car

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77197.0

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: ade1703 on 01 March 2009, 20:02
Cheers Mate I will give it a go and report back, really appreciate your post.
Best I try when I have a few less beers in my system,  :grin:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: Rhyso on 01 March 2009, 20:03
Cheers Mate I will give it a go and report back, really appreciate your post.
Best I try when I have a few less beers in my system,  :grin:

yeah a little less beer MIGHT increase your chances of success  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: Pintman on 01 March 2009, 21:52
I had the same issue when replacing the battery in the fob.

There is a sequence that you need to do to re-establish the connection.

Off the top of my head, I can't remember it but it tells you in the manual.
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: ade1703 on 04 March 2009, 20:38
just needs resetting to the central locking then  :smiley:

this is for the MKIV but its worth trying for your car

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77197.0

 :smiley:

Sorted!! Thanks for this Rhyso it worked a treat. :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: Rhyso on 04 March 2009, 20:47
just needs resetting to the central locking then  :smiley:

this is for the MKIV but its worth trying for your car

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77197.0

 :smiley:

Sorted!! Thanks for this Rhyso it worked a treat. :grin: :grin: :grin:

Cool! Glad it worked mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: Keyfobs
Post by: pany on 04 March 2009, 22:57
not to sure mate may just need re-programing but ive lost one of mine and just been qouted £150 for a new one from the stealers so hope you get it sorted via a new program etc which is around £30 so am told anyway matey :angry:

Does amaze me the amount they charge. My brother-in-law has the gear for reprogramming merc keys. Due to the business he is in, he has to sort out a lot of truck units. Apparently it takes seconds to do.