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

[Lee Levitt]

I have not gotten this key to work on either a '95.5 S6 or a '96 A6. Your
'97, I believe, has a different receiver built into the car, and it's not a
simple swap. I checked... :(

I sure would like to use the switchblade key.

Was this the style of remote you had:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411201646&cat
egory=33723

Or was it the one pictured on the webpage listed below?

Lee


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Sean Douglas
> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 9:42 PM
> To: Steve Marinello
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Programming Remote with Switchblade Key - Success!
>
>
> 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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