Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:50:23 +0100 From: Andrew Sinclair <news11nospamlycat.org> Subject: Re: 01 9-5 Key Battery
In message <mttte3t7qqs3t1t1a24fodjd98p77gg0aunospamcom>, Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> writes >On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:50:35 -0000, Amanda <desertelfnospaml.com> >wrote: > >>What is the best way to open the key? I have the >>compact key fob all-in-one key. Thanks! > > >Once you've changed it, stand next to the car and press the unlock >button at least four times to re-sync the car to the key. > Once you have done that buy another key and get it coded by your dealer as, if you loose your one key then you have to replace large chunks of the car security system (you need one working key to programme a new key) and that costs an eye watering amount in any currency. Also, to check how many keys are coded to the security system press the boot/trunk release button on the key whilst it is in the ignition and the engine running, the SID will come up with how many remotes (the active radio bit that locks/unlocks the doors) and transponders (the passive bit talks to the security system when the key is in the ignition). Andy -- Andrew Sinclair http://www.smellycat.org