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Old 03-08-2009, 05:23 PM
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Default Key FOB not working - Battery disconnected

Guys,
It has been a while.

Long story short, today I disconnected my battery, and now the Key Fob Alarm / disarm is no longer working.

If I insert the key into the lock it will activate locks and alarms.

Is there something I need to do to reprogram the FOB? or is this just another one of the issues with my "lemon"

I would look it up in my service book, but it has mysteriously disappeared along with my VAG cable at the last shop. UGH!
Old 03-08-2009, 05:27 PM
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Default insert key in ignition. turn to 1 click before starting. press lock and unlock a few times.

the key should work. the rest of the car will reset afterwards...a few minutes...
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It just needs to be re-sync'd
Old 03-08-2009, 06:02 PM
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Default Re: insert key in ignition. turn to 1 click before starting. press lock and unlock a few times.

Thanks Gentlemen,

I will be stoked if this works, nothing on my S has ever been easy / by the book.
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Has anyone ever re-sync'd their key fobs?

I replaced the battery in mine and now it doesn't work.
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Found it! Yea!
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