Can you swap immob chip from standard key to remote?

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Can you swap immob chip from standard key to remote?

Post by bigmac »

As per topic, my 2009 van was only supplied with the standard key and no remote.

I have just opened the key and there is a small glass capsule in there, which am I right in assuming, it is the immobiliser transponder.

What I would like to know is if I could buy a key and swap transponder over to the remote key?

I believe the programming of the remote function is easy to do and can be done without the use of any software.

Thanks in advance

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Re: Can you swap immob chip from standard key to remote?

Post by Banditbarron »

It can be swapped yes as long as you don't break it getting it out

You'll need vcds to code new remote rf key
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Re: Can you swap immob chip from standard key to remote?

Post by bigmac »

Cheers Bandit

I was hoping I could programme the remote part myself like I did with my A4, so it would just be a simple job. I should have known that nothing is simple nowadays!!

Any ideas how I would find out what keyfob part number I would need? I have called TPS for a price, the lad I know was off, and the other lad wouldn't tell me the part number!

Cheers

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Re: Can you swap immob chip from standard key to remote?

Post by twalters »

Call vw and ask them, usually they will tell you if the van has a remote part number. If not maybe change the convenience module for one that has. I can get your part number if you pm vin and reg if there is an aftermarket one available, which there must be as i made a key for another 2011 van recently.
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