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Old 25th May 2014, 11:19 AM
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Default A couple of issues.

Issue 1. My central locking is not working. I did a scan and it appears that my key fob needs adapting or something. The Ross tech wiki has no procedure for this so can anybody help?

Issue 2. I inadvertently put the wrong code in my radio and it went into safe mode. I have the correct code but now I can't enter it. What can I do?

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Old 25th May 2014, 11:27 AM
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Issue 2. I inadvertently put the wrong code in my radio and it went into safe mode. I have the correct code but now I can't enter it. What can I do?
Wait 1 hour with the ignition on. That's it - says so in the manual.
You might get away with just the radio powered on for that time.
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Old 26th May 2014, 05:31 AM
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Thanks. I'll try it.
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Old 27th May 2014, 07:14 AM
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Right. Tried your suggestion, HP, and bingo! That's the radio working. Anybody any idea of setting my key fob up? Ta.
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Old 27th May 2014, 03:37 PM
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Try one of these depending on whether you have VCDS or second key.

at least 2 keys needed
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...i-flip-key-fob


with VCDS can do one key on it's own
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...mming-with-VAG
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Old 28th May 2014, 04:56 AM
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Brilliant stuff. Actually, I've been thinking. As I only have one key it may be that the fob battery is dead. I'll change it and see what happens. If I get no luck I'll go through an adaption and hopefully that will sort it.

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Old 1st June 2014, 03:45 AM
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Sorted. I changed the batteries in the fob then just re-synchronised everything by pressing the lock button on the fob then locking the door manually with the key. This valuable information was found in the car instruction manual - which I should read more often when I get problems like this.
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