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Dead remote key

Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 5:16 pm
by tegwin
My remote key finally died today.... a new battery doesnt seem to help... the little LED light on the key doesnt flash when you press the buttons.....


I think it needs replacing..

Anyone know where the cheapest source of a Key would be? I only need the button part... I can re-use the old blade... anyone have a spare remote knocking about?


This leaves me with somewhat of a problem.... I cant de-activate the alarm without the remote..... anyone have any cunning ideas to make it silence so I can drive the car? :p

Re: Dead remote key

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:40 pm
by alexperkins
Ebay mate ;) I myself need a new fob too, so need to order it up

There is a way to disable the car once you have got in, but I think youll have to read the manual for the motor to tell you that

Re: Dead remote key

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:17 pm
by tegwin
I got a spare fob.... but the screen on my laptop has now died.... GRRR!!!!! Cant code the new key in :(

Re: Dead remote key

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:19 pm
by alexperkins
You dont need your laptop to do it :P you can do it just in the car

Where did you get the fob from in the end dunc?

Re: Dead remote key

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:31 pm
by tegwin
Someone on here was breaking a GTi...

The only method I know that doesnt need a laptop requires you to have 2 working keys...

One in the ignition with the engine running.... and the other to lock the door from the outside....

I only have 1 blade :(


Is there another way?