How to reset/re-program VW remote key, or change the battery (Audi, Skoda, SEAT)

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[ladycappy]

This is the greatest video EVER!!!! My spare key to my VW Passat that I gave to my husband, died. I replaced the battery TWICE, thinking that the 1st one may have been corrupted or something. But when it STILL didn't work after the 2nd new battery I knew something else was wrong with it. I went to the dealership and how much it costs to have my key fob reprogrammed, he said $90 - $120, but it's better just to get a new one altogether which costs $250. I left the dealership right away, pissed that I only have one set of keys to my car. That didn't sit well with me, so I searched Google on how to reprogram a VW Passat key fob and found this video. It took me all of 2minutes to reprogram my key fob on my own. THE BEST VIDEO EVER!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO! :-)

[brianminns]

Brilliant thanks, I was quoted £150 for a new key and £80 to recode after my VW Golf battery was changed by a Main Dealer but no thought about re-coding or checking that it then worked. Appreciate your video, it worked first perfectly.

[eilisification]

Wow, so simple. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You've just saved me a 20minute drive and a garage fee 👍

[antoniobennett]

Thank-you so much. My car was almost on E and I couldn't figure out how to open the gas flap. I replaced the battery and it still wouldn't work. I googled how to reset and saw your video. I can't say thank -you enough. Life saver!!!

[archieallan]

I replaced the battery and my remote flashed but wouldn't lock or unlock my Passat doors. I was about to throw my remote key in the trash when I found this video. It took me about two minutes to reset it and now my remote works like a charm. Thanks!!!

[gillchapman]

I have recently had to have a mechatronic unit replaced which affected one of the keys, I looked at the manual but couldn’t make sense of it, so having found this online is great, and this actually works, thank you so much, you’ve saved me another garage visit and another bill. Thank you.

[jack]

Wow that was super great. I was stuck and did not know where the key hole was. Also reprogrammed the key in less than a minute. Thank you a bunch.

[geotecnics]

THANK YOU! You just saved me a new key, tow truck fee and 3 day delay on my vacation sitting in a hotel waiting for VW to send my new key.
VW was zero help at all on this!

[dorimillansotelo]

You are seriously the best! I have not been able to use my new key fob and in a second you fixed my problem!!! Defiently appreciative!!!

[Arjan_]

Procedure also worked for my VW Golf 7 (2015). Great!
Instructions were also in the user manual of my car, which I discovered later on…
Many thanks

[mrsandman]

Another outstanding video from wheels and motors. I had the key reprogrammed at VW when one key got stolen and it stopped opening doors a couple of mouths later. VW suggested the key was worn (4 years old) and wanted to charge me 300 quid for a new key. This video sorted the problem out quicker than the drive to the dealer. Note I have keyless go and the process is very similar. Only difference is when in the car just start it using the button and this synced the key

[kojowiredu]

It's moments like this and people like you that makes life so simple and wonderful 😂. I just did this 'hack' on my 2014 Octavia cuz the door open/close touch wasn't working. Everything is back to normal now. You, kind Sir, are a hero😎🕺. Thanks mate!

[bilalhashimi]

It is 9pm and -5 degrees, in Ottawa. My car battery ran out. I had no idea how to open the car. THANK YOU!

[atbalducci]

Thank you thank you thank you. I literally bought this car a week ago. When I went to leave for work the other day I accidentally pressed the panic button while the key was in the ignition. Wouldn’t lock or unlock. So figured battery in the fob was dead. So new battery with no luck. Luckily I have another key but It was really buggin me for the past few days. You’re the man!!

[CurtRyanMusic]

I must have researched on-line a good three hours trying to find out why my freshly re-battery'd fob wouldn't open the car, and how to obtain a replacement fob and get it reprogrammed and re-cut. Then I ran across this two-and-a-half minute video, and voila! My fob works just fine. Wheels And Motors rocks!

[keithwhtan]

Thanks again for that! I have loved everyone of your videos on the Sharan. You make my appreciation for my car grow with each video.

[alvescus]

OMG, bless your soul a million times, i thought my car key was dead forever <3

[esromsomba]

Thank you Sir... This just helped me out today in the morning I would have been late for work but this tutorial came through... Much appreciated

[s.o.s.exploration]

I love my 04' Passat GL Wagon. It was my X-wifes vehicle for a period before I finally got a chance to buy it. Her father, a dealer for Toyota, kept up on it, and I helped during the time I was able. Even I had forgotten as well as the xwife that even though the rear tailgate has an electric trunk opener inside as well as on the fob it also has a keyhole hidden very well in the upper right corner of the license plate. Just right at the end of handle. It was caked from not being used till I was detail cleaning. Smacking my forhead, I cleaned it up and relubricated everything. Never forgetting that again. Plus I love the small center visor that is easily forgotten. LoL

[GillmanAudio]

I love this channel as a Sharan MK2 owner ALL the information is great, Thank you for sharing all the tips .