Coding Remote Control Transmitters

1999 Audi A4 Base, 1.8 B, AutomaticSECTION Coding Remote Control Transmitters
NOTE: Every new non-encoded remote control unit MUST BE re-coded for the central locking control module. Two separate keys are needed to perform this procedure. Up to 4 separate remote control transmitters can be programmed, but ignition must be turned off between each coding procedure. If only one remote control unit is replaced, ALL transmitters must be reprogrammed.
  1. Turn ignition on. Use scan tool to read measuring block value 003 to see how many transmitters are coded to module. See FUNCTION MODE 08: READING MEASURED VALUE BLOCKΒ  . READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK 3 0 0001 0 0000 will be displayed. Second display field (0001) indicates that one transmitter is programmed to vehicle.
  2. Lock vehicle from outside using second key. Press unlock button on transmitter 2 times (3 times for third transmitter, 4 times for fourth transmitter) within 5 seconds of locking vehicle. Turn signals will flash to indicate module received signal from transmitter. Wait 5 seconds after turn signals flash.
  3. Press unlock button on transmitter one more time. Turn ignition off and remove key from ignition switch. Operate remote control transmitter. Scan tool second display field should now display (0011) indicating that 2 transmitters are programmed to vehicle.
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