[s-cars] Programming Remote with Switchblade Key - Success!

[Sean Douglas]

Hi Steve:

I have successfully programmed the keyless entry to work with the newer
style switchblade keys. I found correct coding instructions at
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/Body/remotecoding.html  The
instructions are for an A8 but it works fine on my 97 spec and I think it
will work on any 1996 to 1997 spec with the RF remote lock system.

I found that I had to erase all codes first because I think the control
module was already programmed by someone else (previous owner lost the
remotes). Actually, I figure its preferable to erase the remotes first, that
way you know exactly how many times to press the unlock button. Also, the
instructions say that horn will sound after pressing the open button, but
mine did not.

The switchblade key comes in 2 parts, the remote and the key. The p/n for
the remote is 4D0 837 231 E 01C. Its a 3 button remote (4 if you include the
red panic button) that also unlocks the truck, this is a nice feature as the
remotes supplied with my car only had 2 buttons and did not have the trunk
unlock feature. The key must be cut by the dealer or VW/Audi Canada (USA)
which is based on the VIN. I elected for the latter because VW Canada has a
better quality cutting machine which makes a cleaner cut, but it takes 3
days (OK call me anal). The price for the remote is $84 CAD list. I don't
have the p/n or price for the key handy but it should be too much. The
remotes are frequently available on ebay, search under "audi switchblade".

In addition, I've heard that some "cool" features can be programmed with VAG
scan tool such as closing all windows and sunroof with the remote. I'm going
to investigate this next but it may be newer models only.

Have fun!

Sean



----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Marinello" <smarinello at charter.net>
To: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Programming Remote with Switchblade Key


> Iv'e heard that too, but never confirmed it.  If it works, PLEASE let me
> know!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sean Douglas" <quattro20v at telus.net>
> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 6:44 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] Programming Remote with Switchblade Key
>
>
> > I've heard that the newer style switchblade keys can be programmed to
work
> > with the UrS6 that have the RF remote entry.
> >
> > I borrowed a new remote key from the local dealer and tried to program
the
> > receiver with the new remote following all the instructions I could find
> on
> > AudiWorld and other archives - each had slightly differing instructions.
> >
> > Has anyone with a UrS6 achieved this successfully and have detailed
> > instructions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sean Douglas
> >
> > 1997 S6
> >
> >
> >
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