2000 A8 remote key synchronization
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2000 A8 remote key synchronization
Replaced the batteries in the backup key and ran the synchronization routine described on page 63 of the manual but did not work.
When I had the key apart I cleaned the contacts with alcohol, etc. and electronics looked OK.
Anyone have a solution? Feedback appreciated.
When I had the key apart I cleaned the contacts with alcohol, etc. and electronics looked OK.
Anyone have a solution? Feedback appreciated.
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Try this...
I'll explain what the manual says, but in a plain-english fashion:
1. Take an extra key (not the one being programmed) and turn the ignition to "ON".
2. Get out, close the driver's door, and lock the car MANUALLY using the key you are programming
3. You said it is your backup key, so you should probably press the "LOCK" button twice. Your primary key is most likely in position one. You can assign up to four keys per vehicle. This is why the explanation in the manual is somewhat confusing.
4. After you press the "LOCK" button twice (or whatever it should be - 1 to 4 times), wait five or six seconds, then press the "UNLOCK" button to confirm the program was successful. If it was, the driver door should unlock.
Voila.
1. Take an extra key (not the one being programmed) and turn the ignition to "ON".
2. Get out, close the driver's door, and lock the car MANUALLY using the key you are programming
3. You said it is your backup key, so you should probably press the "LOCK" button twice. Your primary key is most likely in position one. You can assign up to four keys per vehicle. This is why the explanation in the manual is somewhat confusing.
4. After you press the "LOCK" button twice (or whatever it should be - 1 to 4 times), wait five or six seconds, then press the "UNLOCK" button to confirm the program was successful. If it was, the driver door should unlock.
Voila.
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Re: You got Nitrous! I hate you...
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