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Old 08-15-2008, 02:24 PM
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Default Replaced central locking module, keys won't reprogram... more anger inside...

Come on! Why is it this retarded?

So I replaced the central locking module. Key's transmitter doesn't work now, obviously. So I went through the tech articles reprogramming procedure without luck. I checked the archives for supplimental information, found plenty, nothing works.

Going 2 clicks forward on ignition first at least gets the cars lights to blink once when I click the button on the key in the drivers door. That's as far as I get, though.

Any help is appreciated.



I even went this route via someones posts on here:

"I then tried turning the key in the ignition to the 'on' position (two clicks), not just one click towards the 'on' position. As soon as I did that, it worked. However, to recode both remotes, I had to press the unlock button twice for the first remote (neither remote worked at first), and then repeat the procedure for the second remote, pushing the unlock button only once the second time (one remote was working at that point). As soon as I did that, it worked."

No luck
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That proceedure never worked for me when I got a new fob. Had to use VAG to reprogram.
Old 08-15-2008, 02:37 PM
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Default Weird thing...

After I manually lock, I do the unlock and lock button procedure, the lights flash once each time... when I take the key out of the door and press the buttons the lights will flash once each time but won't do anything.

WEIRDER, it will do that only for a few seconds and then won't do it again unless I go through the whole procedure again.
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Don't have one. No one around here owns an S4 either.
Old 08-15-2008, 02:46 PM
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Default Well you don't need to find someone with an S4, you need to find the VAG tool.

<ul><li><a href="http://vag-tool.kicks-***.net/locator.aspx">Check here</a></li></ul>
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Default Figured it out! See inside for all you frustrated guys!!

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 other key in the driver side door lock (outside the car)

turn the key in the door 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 the pump run.

That's it! Worked for me!

Now, the windows don't go up and down by remote as they used to. Ideas?
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You need the VAG tool to program the windows.
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Default Are talking about the lowering/raising windows by sticking the remote in the drivers door....

or actually by remote when you unlock the doors? I didn't think that was an option......thx for any info.
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Using the remote to raise/lower windows
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But that's what you said about the key too. I think you're right though.


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