Remote Locking Not Working

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Hi Guys

I have looked through lots of different posts on this subject and tried all of the tips I have seen on here. I have had my 99 (T) Toledo SE TDi for a week now and the remote doesn't work.

Most of the guides on here tell you to keep the lock button pressed whilst pressing the unlock button 3 times.

I don't have a lock or unlock button, I have a blank button (nearest blade) and a button with an embossed key on it. Inside, I have the glass tube transmitter type. Both light the LED (situated between the buttons) when pressed and it flashes 3-4 times per second when held down. I have changed the batteries so I know they are ok.

I get no recognition from car locks, horn or car lights when I try the various methods posted. I have VAG COM but haven't the nerve to try it for key programming as I've read you can disable the key completely and the guide I read was a bit vague! (At the moment it works the central locking, starts the car and I think works the immobiliser as indicators flash when locking.)

If anyone has an idiots guide to the procedure using VAG COM, I would be eternally grateful, or any other ideas for that matter.

Thanks.

 

[Fl@pper]

most of the hold one and press the other are for the early models and the ibiza mk2

what you want is the leon procedure

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99443&highlight=remote+leon

the last post will reveal all

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Thanks for the reply Fl@pper, which do you think the unlock button is on my key? The blank or the key button? Or can I try the procedure from scratch with either?

 

[Fl@pper]

blank is unlock

key logo'd one is lock

thats if my memory serves me right

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Just tried the steps, with both buttons from scratch. Tried with all windows down and car unlocked... no joy

Thanks anyway Fl@pper.

 

[Fl@pper]

check the voltage of the batteries to ensure they are at least 2.9v each

or better still change em anyway

PS- windows down is just to make sure you dont accidentally lock your keys in the car

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Bought them today mate, both read 3.2v

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Do you know if the VAG COM procedure is just for the central locking/starting or does it program remote locking also?

 

[Fl@pper]

theres 2 iirc

one for the immobiliser in the ecu and one for the remote via central convenience

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

Do you think this is the problem, or could it be the circuit board faulty? Like i said in my original post, I'm not very experienced using VAG COM and am worried I'll mess the key functions completely. Or, is this procedure purely for remote locking/unlocking?

 

[jiege01]

the key needs recoded to the car, i took mine to the dealers to get it fixed.

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

How much did it cost jiege?... Scrub that, just seen where you are from! Should lay off the Stella when I'm posting I think!!

Fl@pper, any chance you could have a go at my key if I drive up to you please? It would give me a good excuse for a run out and is not too far from me!

 

[jiege01]

cant remember £20 or so i think, had to get a new transponder which attaches to the key, it was £40 i think

 

[Fl@pper]

Like i said in my original post, I'm not very experienced using VAG COM

i'll be honest your not the only one - all my fiddling was usually 1552 - had vag com to play with the mk2 for 5 mins but theres naff all you can use it for really on them - sorry

 

[shaftoledoTDiSE]

ok fl@pper no probs, looks like another dealer con job could be on the cards