Immobilizer III Key Matching (Cluster)
This procedure details how to match new keys to VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda vehicles with with Immobilizer III, where the immobilizer control module is integrated in the instrument cluster. See the seperate instructions for models where the immobilizer control module is integrated in a separate immo box or where the immobilizer control module is integrated in kessy (Keyless Entry and Start SYstem).
Determining IMMO-ID & VIN
[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
Look at the first "Extra" field. The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
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[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 081.
[Go!]
The first 17-digit string is the VIN. The second 14-digit string in the Immo-ID..
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
Key Matching
Prerequisites:
- All keys are either new or were adapted to this car (IMMO-ID) before.
- You can match up to 8 keys.
- While adapting each key, make sure to place the other keys away from the ignition lock (reader coil). The passenger seat is an adequate place.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 V.
[Select]
[17 - Instruments]
[Meas. Blocks - 08]
Select Block 022.
[Go!]
The value in field 3 must be 1. If value is not 1, the key is not capable of being adapted to Immobilizer.
You can check each key in this manner.
Select Block 024.
[Go!]
Make sure the shown lock times in field 1, 2 and 3 are 0 (each field represents a time in minutes).
- If the lock times are NOT 0:
- Do NOT switch off the ignition!
- Allow the car to sit for AT LEAST the number of minutes that were indicated by the fields 1-3.
[Done, Go Back]
[Login - 11]
There are 2 possibilities how to enter a PIN, choose the one that applies for you.
- 4-digit PIN
- Enter zero followed by the 4-digit PIN. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234.
- 7-digit PIN
- [Use 7-digit PIN/SKC]
- Enter the 7-digit PIN, Date on which the PIN was generated by the dealer, along with the Workshop Code (WSC) and the Importer number of the dealer that generated the code.
- [OK]
- VAG-COM will validate the data you have entered and return you to the Login screen, where the Login Code will show as "XXXXX".
[Do it!]
[Adaptation - 10]
Enter 21 in "Channel Number".
[Read]
The "Stored Value" is the number of keys currently matched.
Enter a "new value" corresponding to the total number of keys to be matched, including any existing keys.
The old keys are automatically beeing cleared.
[Save]
[Done, Go Back]
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]
- Repeat the following steps until all keys have been matched:
- Switch ignition off and remove key.
- Insert next key to ignition and switch ignition on again.
- The warning light for the Immobilizer will light up for ~2 seconds, then go out Switch ignition off and remove key.
- Switch ignition off and remove key.
Note: The above steps after saving the adaptation, should not exceed 60 seconds!