Audi Key Fob Pairing: How To Guide (Articles)

Vehicle types: 4B, 8Z0.

Pairing new radio keys with VCDS.

- Unlocking the vehicle from the outside using the driver's side door lock.
- Turning on the ignition (with an additional key).
- Check measurement block 007, display field 3 to see how many keys have already been paired.


Field 3 displays the number of radio keys that have been programmed and their respective storage locations (in the example, 2 keys are stored in locations 1 and 2).

- Lock the vehicle from the outside using the key to be programmed, via the driver's door lock.
- Within 5 seconds, press the "Open" button on the remote control as many times as necessary to reach the next available storage slot (in the example, 3 times).
Every time a button is pressed, the hazard lights are activated.
- Wait for 5 seconds.
- Press the "Open" button again. The vehicle will unlock. => The key has been successfully programmed.
- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
- Checking the functionality of the new remote control.
- Checking measurement block 007, display field 3.


In display field 3, the number of radio keys that have been programmed and their storage locations are shown. Currently, another "1" should be displayed there.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
"It is important to ensure that new keys are always programmed onto free memory locations. If occupied memory locations (indicated by a "1") are used, the existing radio key programmed on that location will no longer function."
"A successful adaptation can be determined by checking the measurement data block, specifically display group number 007."
• A total of only four keys can be programmed.
The learning process must be completed within 30 seconds. If this time is exceeded, the process must be repeated.


Re-pairing existing radio keys with VCDS.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
This procedure is necessary after replacing the battery in the remote control and when any of the error codes 00955 to 00958 are displayed.

- Press a button on the remote control.

If the vehicle does not lock or unlock:
- Lock and unlock the vehicle within 30 seconds using the driver's door lock.
- Now, check the functionality of the re-learned remote key fob.
If the vehicle still cannot be locked or unlocked, the key needs to be reprogrammed.



Delete storage locations.

- Turn the ignition on with a key.
- Lock the vehicle from the outside using a key through the driver's side door lock.
- Press the "Open" button on the remote control 5 times, with a one-second interval between each press.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
Each button press is confirmed with a flashing hazard light.

- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
- The memory locations have been erased, and the central locking system should not unlock when the "remote open" buttons are pressed.
- In measurement block 007, check display field 3. All memory locations should now be cleared and set to "0" (e.g., 0000).
- Up to four new keys can now be programmed.




Vehicle types: 4D, 8L1.

Pairing new radio keys with VCDS.


- Unlocking the vehicle from the outside using the driver's side door lock.
- Turning on the ignition (with an additional key).
- Check measurement block 003, display field 2 to see how many keys have been paired.

Field 2 displays the number of radio keys that have been programmed and their respective storage locations.

- Lock the vehicle from the outside using the key to be programmed, by inserting it into the driver's side door lock.
- Within 5 seconds, press the "Open" button on the remote control as many times as necessary to reach the next available storage slot (in the example, 3 times).
Every time a button is pressed, the hazard lights are activated.
- Wait for 5 seconds.
- Press the "Open" button again. The vehicle will unlock. => The key has been successfully programmed.
- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
- Checking the functionality of the new remote control.
- Checking measurement block 003, display field 2.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
"It is important to ensure that new keys are always programmed onto free memory locations. If occupied memory locations (indicated by a "1") are used, the existing radio key programmed on that location will no longer function."
"A successful adaptation can be determined by reading the measurement data block, specifically display group number 007."
• A total of only four keys can be programmed.
The learning process must be completed within 30 seconds. If this time is exceeded, the process must be repeated.


Re-pairing existing radio keys with VCDS.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
This procedure is necessary after replacing the battery in the remote control and when any of the error codes 00955 to 00958 are displayed.

- Press a button on the remote control.

If the vehicle does not lock or unlock:
- Lock and unlock the vehicle within 30 seconds using the driver's door lock.
- Now, check the functionality of the re-learned remote key fob.
If the vehicle still cannot be locked or unlocked, the key needs to be reprogrammed.


Delete storage locations.

- Turn the ignition on with a key.
- Lock the vehicle from the outside using a key through the driver's side door lock.
- Press the "Open" button on the remote control 5 times, with a one-second interval between each press.

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"Note:"
Each button press is confirmed with a flashing hazard light.

- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
- The memory locations have been erased, and the central locking system should not unlock when the "remote open" buttons are pressed.
- In measurement block 003, check display field 2. All memory locations should now be cleared and set to "0".
- Up to four keys can now be reprogrammed again.