Remove the four screws of the battery box cover with a ratchet and socket. Note the tabs when reassembling and twist the switchblade so that it opens correctly. Sit in your car with your window open,insert the key to be programmed into the ignition, do not turn it now. I've printed this for use later when my battery goes bad. Before disconnecting the battery in the Jetta, be sure to use a computer memory saver if the vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent radio or car alarm system. The old tube had gotten brittle so we had to carefully break it out in pieces so that no pieces fell down into the engine. See sources and related links below for replacement bulb information.
You will see the battery inside. Has anyone seen this before? Pick your key chain up off the floor. There is a plastic cover piece located between the battery casing and front of car grill. Swing the metal ignition key back in to the fob to make sure that it closes properly. My keyfob died in the parking lot today. The part numbers below are only a guide, verify your key against your parts vendor because this website is not responsible if you order the wrong key! By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. Depending on how much glue they used at the factory, it may fall out or it may need soaking in acetone.
Take apart your remote to see what one you have, and the take the battery to the store with you. You can program up to 4 keys per car. The switchblade and button sit on top of a torsion, or twisted spring. To install the new tube I simply grabbed it with both hands as close to the base as I could and simply pushed it down firmly until… It took us a little detective work but here is what I found worked - not sure if it's best but it worked. Now insert the working remote key into the doorlock and lock your car door, leave the key in the lock. On the side opposite of the buttons, detach the cover holding the battery.
Is there a keyhole to get inside your Volkswagen? Was this review helpful to you? If you don't see any immobilizer symbol than you most likely don't have an immobilizer. Be sure to write down the battery change in your vehicle's service records. You don't have immo 4 unless you have an mk5 car. You may want to consider replacing both… You failed to mention whether this is a manual or an automatic transmission. These terms are used for identification purposes only. These are targeted at professional locksmiths and cost a few thousand dollars.
I had my battery tested at a auto parts store, because I was having issues with the key working only some of the times. After a lot of scraping and cutting, the chip will come out as the glue loosens. Don't point the screwdriver toward yourself, and keep the fingers of your other hand out of the way. Simply press the button on the side of the fob and the emergency key will peek through. Its usually a U shaped pair of metal hooks that you push in and they lock into the radio then you pull the whole radio out. See for more details on the anti theft immobilizer. If you place your key under the notch at the bottom of the cylinder, you can pop off the cover.
They replaced the batteries and it hasn't worked since. In fact, you can get a replacement almost anywhere that carries watch batteries. They get stuck on there pretty good after a few years in your pocket, so don't be afraid to use a bit of force. If your car has immo 3 or above, you can't. The key buttons are more plastic and are more squared.
Site with pictures to see what it should look like at : www. Look puzzled when nothing happens. All remotes that are expected to work for the vehicle will need to be with you in the vehicle before attempting the programming. Any remotes not present at the time of programming will cease to function until reprogrammed. Now you can start the car.
To replace the switchblade or remove the immobilizer chip, see the above picture with the screw. Then you will probably need some sort of puller to get the drum off as the inner bearing race will be stuck on the shaft. As mentioned above, if the car has immobilizer 2 you can reprogram used immobilizer chips and used keys. Use a thin pry at the yellow dotted lines to split the keyless entry half in two. Using 2 keys, put one key in the ignition, turn the igniton on, do not start the car. None of the companies or trademarks affiliate with, endorse or sponsor us or our products.
I may just break down and buy new keys, but after going to all this trouble to replace the battery, I'm hoping it's something I can fix myself. Make sure that the two batteries 2016 coin style batteries are both facing positive side down with a small plate of metal sandwhiched between the two batteries. You could tape the old chip to the outside of the ignition cylinder but that defeats the immobilizer anti-theft function. A new key blade half is required since the immobilizer chip is inside that half. It has a hard keychain loop. It only takes a maximum of 30 minutes it really only takes 5 minutes to set everything up and about 1 minute per key but expect 1 hour labor charge 0.
It turns on very briefly when you turn the ignition on. Now turn the key in the ignition to where all the lights come on but do not start the car. My battery was fine there and they recommended cleaning it out. Here's a video showing key disassembly. Firmly grasp each side of the crack and pull so that it will pull into two pieces.