VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming

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Fri 20 Feb 2015 15:04
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - Gabolino

Hi,

I bought a second hand vk golf that came just with one key. I've made a copy of this key (with the electrical chip inside) but now I need to get it programmed.

I don't know where this can be done. Somebody said to me a locksmith would do it...

Can anybody help?

Thanks in advance.

Edited by Gabolino on 20/02/2015 at 15:04

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Fri 20 Feb 2015 19:13
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - jc2

Some locksmiths can,some can't.You'll find plenty of their phone numbers in "Yellow Pages".

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Fri 20 Feb 2015 21:26
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - elekie&a/c doctor
I would be very careful here.A non genuine key ,incorrectly programmed could be a very expensive mistake.Cloned or corrupt software can damage the electronic modules on the car and you could end up with a car that does not run.You have been warned.
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Sun 22 Feb 2015 13:20
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - Gabolino

Hi,

thanks for your reply. I didn't know an incorrectly programmed key could cause such damage.

Cheers.

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Sat 21 Feb 2015 20:17
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - Big John

Didn't there used to be away of doing this without taking to the dealer

Something like:-

>Turn Ignition ON and leave a key in the ignition.
> Lock the car turning the key in the drivers door lock
> Using the remote control press the Unlock button once( horn will sound once)
> Wait for a few seconds seconds and then press the unlock button once to activate the coding The remote control should now be programmed.

I think if there was more than more than one remote to programme you turn the ignition off inbetween and push the unlock button twice for the second key

Not sure this works for a Golf VI though..

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Sun 22 Feb 2015 13:23
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - Gabolino

I saw people on youtube doing this with GM cars. Not sure if it'd work with Vks but thanks for your advise.

I'm slighlty concerned now as somebody above warned that an incorrectly programmed key can actually mees up with the car's softaware.

Cheers.

Edited by Gabolino on 22/02/2015 at 13:24

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Mon 23 Feb 2015 11:50
VK GOLF mark vi - Spare key programming - Railroad.
Are you trying to program the remote so that the central locking works, or are you trying to program the transponder so that the engine will start with the new key? The former should be able to be done with VCDS. That latter can also be done with VCDS if you have an SKC code which would've been supplied with the car from new. VCDS will not extract the code, and so if you don't have it you can't do it. Unfortunately more recently VAG have not released the SKC code on newer cars, most likely for security reasons, and so it's likely to be a trip to the dealer for you. Even when programming the new key the VW technician won't get to see the SKC code as it's uploaded automatically from the factory during the process, so however much you plead with the dealer they won't be able to give you the code since they won't know it.
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