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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 14:52

Title: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 14:52

what do i do, the alarm keeping going off everytime i enter the car, possible battery replacement? have to lock/unlock manualy
do i need a rplacement key or......?

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: T_J_G on 24 March 2010, 15:30

Get the battery replaced and go from there?

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 15:35

how do i open the dam thing?

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 15:35

n what battery do i use?

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 15:47

ahaa found it:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_open_volkswagen_mk4_key_fob

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: Mikesps on 24 March 2010, 16:04

I'd use the batterys from VW, they seem to last longer than any others i've used.

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 16:53

ok so i took the battery out n put it in again (just to test)
now when i press it the little red light flashes but nothing happens to the car 
do i need to reset it somehow or have i totally mashed it up?
:cry:

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: Mr_Orange on 24 March 2010, 17:08

May need re-synchronising with the car... no biggie.

I'd get a brand new battery fitted first, dig out your 2nd key (if you have one!) and look up the numerous key / remote re-coding posts on the forum.

If you aint got a spare key, may require a trip to VW?.... :undecided:

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: richw911 on 24 March 2010, 18:16

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111526.0

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

Title: Re: Keyfob not working
Post by: 1.6mk4GOLF16v on 24 March 2010, 18:52

Quote from: richw911 on 24 March 2010, 18:16

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111526.0

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

thanks for that

this is what i managed to google up:

The chip is in the remote part of your key, not the blade.

To program the remote functions on a new key, get in your car with the car off and the driver side window rolled down.

insert the new key into the ignition

insert your vallet key in the driver side door lock (outside the car)

turn the vallet key towards lock and hold it there

while it is held towards lock, press the unlock button on your new remote for
2 seconds.

let go

press it again for 2 seconds

let go and you should hear an alarm honk or something like that.

This is from memory so it may not be right. I would recommend searching archives.