[Vwdiesel] A bit off topic, but the key is for a jetta..

[Lee Hillsgrove]

>I re-read the owners manual and it only programs the remote. It looks
>like it programs the new key not only to the alarm system but also the
>open/close codes.
>
>You do have to have the key programmed by the dealer. Will be
>interesting to see what they do.
>


  As I understand it, you don't need to have a dealer do it if you have two
things: A copy of Vag-Com, and a WSC (workshop code). The WSC is something
you have to get from the dealer, it's just a string of numbers. You may have
to wrangle with them to get it, but AFAIK they are supposed to give it to
you. They may tell you it is only good for one day. Agree with them, but
know it is not.
 As a do-it-yourselfer or even as an interested car owner, Vag-Com is as
necessary a tool as a set of metric sockets. It's a ripping deal for about
$200 depending on what you need for an interface, considering all that you
can do with it.
 I'm not sure how close you are to Richmond, but I know someone there with a
copy of Vag-Com that would more than likely be happy to help you out for the
cost of a 6-pack or something like that.  :-))  If you're interested, I can
send you his e-mail offline.
 I have never done this operation myself, but I have read about it on
Fred's, the Vag-Com site, and on the Vag-Com mailing list. My '98 does not
have the immobilizer, so I didn't pay real close attention to it!


  Lee
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