Adding remote locking & coding keys

[tezmc]

Hi guys,

I've got a '96 TDI 110 and am wanting to add remote locking to it. I've used the universal rclick kits before, but was wondering if there was a more OEM way of doing it on the B5?

Also, I've only got one key at the minute. Is it possible to code a new key into the system using VCDS? If so, where can I get a blank transponder from?

Thanks

 

[aragorn]

you need vagtacho to code in the key.

As for OEM methods, it depends on the central locking pump. If you currently have a "two hose" pump, then you can swap it for a remote capable unit and it should more or less just work.

If its the older single hose pump however the wirings different and you'd need to rewire half the car. I had a November '96 1.8T and it had the early pump, so your probably SOL.

 

[tezmc]

Ah ok, thanks for the info. I have got the earlier pump so I'm out of luck there!

If I got myself vag tacho, would I need to find a blank transponder or could I program another transponder into the system?

I've got a few Polo 6N keys + transponders hanging around from a car I scrapped last year. I'm going to take my key apart and see if they are the same. Failing that, any ideas where I could buy a transponder from?

Cheers!

 

[tezmc]

This might have just become very straight forward. I took my key apart and I don't seem to have a transponder at all? Were the early '96 models really this basic in terms of security? I've got a couple of spare flip keys and HAA blanks, so I should just be able to get my current key copied.

Here's a picture of the inside of my key:

 

[tezmc]

I've just opened my key up, and it seems there's no transponder in it. Were the early '96 models this basic in security? Here's a picture of my key innards:

 

[mike-a]

I think the transponder is the item bottom right in your picture.My '96 has a transponder/imobiliser as the yellow key simbol illuminates when you turn the ignition on and my key looks the same as yours.

 

[tezmc]

You were right Mike, cheers for the heads up. I've got the Megamos system on there.

I bought myself a copy of vag tacho and the cable, and have now got my 4 digit SKC code. I've got a full licensed version of VCDS and know I can use this to code in a new key. Is it now just a case of buying a new key with blank transponder and coding it in using VCDS?

Thanks for any help/info!