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Originally Posted by MikkiJayne
Coding a new key from scratch requires the immobiliser pin which is non-trivial to get.
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Unless you already have it on scratch-off tag, which I actually do for my S8!
It looks like this (image courtesy of Ross-Tech):
Quote:
Originally Posted by ainarssems
Just use the old key with immo chip, it should still be working and starting car, I assume it's just remote not locking/unlocking doors and get a new remote:
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So is the immobiliser chip in the key section, so you can just replace the remote locking part? Dead simple if it is. 
Coding in a new remote is very simple, all described in the Ross-Tech wiki. Though there's a finite number (5 maybe?) so you can run out.
I think I did it when I got my current S8, erased all the remotes (requires VCDS) then just added the two I had.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.).
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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