Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 00 1.8 key fob problem

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Sun 14 Dec 2008 19:00
00 1.8 key fob problem - ssray
We only have one key for our passat, which fits the ignition and the passanger door, we unlock that and reach across to open the other doors(wife not impressed and 2 kids out of sight)

The fob would not unlock the car about 6mths ago, so i replaced the batts and it still would not work as i could not reprograme it via the drivers door, then it started working again, until recently,now deceased-is there any way of checking if the fob is working or should i replace 6 month old batts and try again?

also can i get a drivers door lock to match the other keys? or would it be a lock set off of ebay etc?

Thanks

Ray
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Sat 27 Dec 2008 18:16
00 1.8 key fob problem - v8man
You can buy a door lock set but this will not cure the central locking problem. It is probably the buttons on the fob that are shot. Mine wore out and I bought a new fob and it is fine. It has to be coded to the car by VW and costs £75! Steep but you cannot deadlock the car or arm the alarm by using the key in the locks.
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Sat 27 Dec 2008 19:49
00 1.8 key fob problem - maltrap
If you've got a company called DUPLICUT in your area try them.
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