Key Coding

[mcornall]

I bought the car with 1 key, lost it and had new keys made and programmed. Since then I have now found the original key (which no longer works). Is there a way I can reprogram this key back in without VCDS or is it a case of taking it to the local garage? I had a reasonable quote and it's booked in for MOT at an independent this month.

 

I tried the guides on youtube which show how to do it but unfortunately this didn't work for me

 

Note: I own 3 remote keys and 1 standard

 

Any help appreciated

[Skodub]

I don't think VCDC will do it. Vag Tacho will, but I think that still only works on Windows XP.

[mcornall]

Well when I was talking to the garage they originally said they couldn't do it and would have to send me to a specialist or something, but since I have the immobiliser code written down that they should be able to reprogram the key for me and just charge labour. Not sure how they'd do it however

[Skodub]

I've only ever done it with Vag Tacho. The garage might have something similar.

[Tech1e]

You can do it with VCDS if you have the four digit pin.

Either that or most places that cut keys can clone it off one of the others.