Programming keyless entry

STIFFLER

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 3, 2003
TDI
2000 Blue Jetta TDI
Does anyone have a website on where/how I can get my keyless entry programmed for my 2000 Jetta? And to get a new key made I have to take it to the dealership?
 

jtroyce

Veteran Member
Joined
May 30, 2002
Location
Nashua, NH
TDI
2001 Jetta GL TDI (sold)
If you a do a search, you'll find a lot more detail, but the short answer to your question is the following:

1) Only dealers can cut the key (~$60).
2) Only dealers or someone with VAG-COM can program the immobilizer part of the key, so even if they cut it, it won't start the car without programming ($~72 or 1 hour of labor, although it only takes 5 minutes).
3) After having the key CUT (and programmed if you wish, but not necessary), you can program the remote to open your doors and this procedure is detailed in your manual. However, you must have FOBs that are the exact same part number. Some have a part number ending in AM, others in T. If your original is an AM, you can't use a T as the second and vice-versa.

Hope that helps.
 
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