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Radio Frequency Remote Control, Programming Ignition Keys



Radio Frequency Remote Control, Programming Ignition Keys (Adaptation)

NOTE:
- If new or additional ignition keys are required they must be adapted to the immobilizer and central locking control electronics.
- All the keys must be adapted, even the existing ignition keys.
- All the keys must not be adapted again when including a new additional key. New Additional Key, Adapting
- The adaptation procedure can be interrupted by pressing the -C- button on the V.A.G 1551.
- With the introduction of this generation of central locking system it is possible to program additional functions. The functions and the programming are described. New Additional Key, Adapting
- The adaptation procedure can be interrupted by pressing the -C- button on the V.A.G 1551.

WARNING: The V.A.G 1551 dealership number (workshop code) will be stored in the immobilizer control unit when matching ignition keys.

Adapt all ignition keys

Requirements:
- All ignition keys available. If no old ignition key is available see "Lost key procedure",
- Key fob with covered PIN number is available, if not see "Secret number, determining",

NOTE: Effective calendar date 03.11.2002, the immobilizer secret number is encoded for increased security. The encoded number is now 7-digits and is referred to as a "PIN" ("Personal Identification Number").

- Insert correct profile ignition key in the ignition lock.
- Connecting scan tool, initiating On Board Diagnosis (OBD).
Scan Tool Connecting
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) For the Central Locking System, Initiating

The adaptation shown here is only an example.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -1- and -0- (10 selects the "Adaptation" function).

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Adaptation
Enter channel number XX

- Press buttons -0- and -0- (all keys are erased with channel number 00).
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

NOTE: It is not possible to match a new or additional key(s) without erasing existing learned/matched key(s).

Indicated on display:

Adaptation Q
Erase learned values?


- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Adaptation ->
learned values have been erased

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Press buttons -1- and -0- (10 selects the "Adaptation" function).

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer Q
10 - Adaptation

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Adaptation
Enter channel number XX

- Press buttons -0- and -1-. (all keys are "learned" with channel number 01.)

Indicated on display:

Adaptation Q
Enter channel number 01


- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Channel 1.....Adaptation 1 ->
Key 1 <-1 3->

The top line displays number of keys to be learned (Standard =1). Select number of keys with buttons -1- through -3-.

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

Channel 1.....Adaptation 1 Q
Enter adaptation value XXXXX

- Press the -0- button four times and then enter the number of all ignition keys to be adapted, including the existing key, (e.g. 00003); max. Qty of 4 possible.
- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display: Number of radio wave key to be "learned".

Channel 1 Adaptation 3 Q
Key 3 <-1 3->

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Channel 1 Adaptation 3 Q
Save amended value?

- Confirm entry with -Q- button.

Indicated on display:

Channel 1 Adaptation 3 ->
Amended value is saved

- Press -> button.

Indicated on display:

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

- Operate button on each of the radio wave remote control keys to be learned/taught once, for at least 1 second (3 keys in above example).
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Perform functional check (e.g. 3) of radio wave keys.

NOTE:
- A successful adaptation can be proven in read measured value block (Function 08), display group number 006 or display group number 009.
Display Group 006
Display Group 009

- All 3 keys (see example) can be learned/taught in one adaptation sequence.
- After the functions have been completed the V.A.G 1551 returns to the mentioned start position.
- When adapting all keys (pressing a button), 15 seconds must not be exceeded.

The adaptation of ignition keys is automatically terminated when:
- Number of keys to be adapted is reached.
- A button of one of the keys to be "learned" is pressed frequently.
- Permissible matching period of 15 seconds is exceeded (DTC is stored).
- Select function 02 "Interrogate DTC memory". If there is no DTC stored, the matching of the keys has been successfully completed.