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Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:40 pm
by AceCaddi
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Hey,
So the key on the left only works in the ignition barrel and the key on the right only works on the doors outside.
When I use the key on the outside it unlocks all the doors and locks all the doors as it should but none of the buttons work on either of the keys.
It’s been like this since I picked the van up but now I’m looking to getting it to lock and unlock off the keys, I’ve changed the batteries in both the keys, I have red flashing lights on the keys but nothing on the van, is it a easy way to program them back together? Or is this a job for a specialist?

Many thanks


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:25 pm
by Doc
The key on the right is not a remote for the central locking, if it's got a battery in its for a led light.
The left hand key is the remote for the central locking.
If it's not working there might be an issue with the key or the control module in your caddy. This will require some specialist tools to diagnose.

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:31 pm
by AceCaddi

Thank you Doc, i had a slight hope that it would be something as simple as ‘press the same button 3 times while standard on your one leg’
Specialist it is


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:22 pm
by Dez7878
Hi, if the key is flashing red the battery is working you could try this...

https://youtu.be/26LBUmHBX0o?si=8mq6M0oPqSjtHtP5

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:21 pm
by AceCaddi
Dez7878 wrote:Hi, if the key is flashing red the battery is working you could try this...

https://youtu.be/26LBUmHBX0o?si=8mq6M0oPqSjtHtP5
That’s definitely worth a try! Same key set up as well


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:12 am
by Doc
That method looks like it's for a mk4 Golf platform car so it may not work on your caddy. Worth a try but I wouldn't hold my breath on it working.

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:14 am
by AceCaddi
I did give it a try last night but I got no luck


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:47 am
by Scoobysrt
Off the top of my head, depending on model and year the caddy needs all doors shut with you in it, ignition on, press and hold lock button until somthing happens (I think the hazards flash) but usually no more than 20 seconds.

It should be in your caddy handbook if you've got one.

An auto locksmith will be able to do it otherwise.

Where you based?

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:15 am
by AceCaddi
Scoobysrt wrote:Off the top of my head, depending on model and year the caddy needs all doors shut with you in it, ignition on, press and hold lock button until somthing happens (I think the hazards flash) but usually no more than 20 seconds.

It should be in your caddy handbook if you've got one.

An auto locksmith will be able to do it otherwise.

Where you based?
I’ll try that once I’m home, definitely worth a try.
I’m based in South Wales


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:00 am
by Scoobysrt
Not a million miles away, I'm in hereford.

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:03 am
by AceCaddi
Hey,
So I’m taking the van to a auto locksmith this morning but before I go I was wondering,
Does all 2007 Vw caddy’s have central locking off key fobs, is that standard?
I’m guessing the van used to have it if the key for the ignition also have the buttons on the key… maybe?


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:25 am
by Doc
I can't recall ever seeing a 2k caddy which didn't have remote central locking from the factory.

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:06 pm
by AceCaddi
Doc wrote:I can't recall ever seeing a 2k caddy which didn't have remote central locking from the factory.
It did have remote central locking, the auto locksmith could get the remote key to pair easy enough but once paired it wouldn’t work under command. Tried 3 different keys and they all paired easily but again wouldn’t work under command.
Something to do with the receiving side? I now don’t know what direction to go, an auto electrician? Any help is appreciated


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Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:15 pm
by Doc
Try a VW specialist, you'll likely need to source a replacement CCM (Central Convenience Module) as it sounds like yours has a fault.
Maybe someone to read fault codes first would be a good start.

Re: Central locking doesn’t work off the buttons but do off the key?

Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 3:36 pm
by AceCaddi
Booked in for next week now to be looked into


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