So I've been searching the forums to find a way to program a new set of keys to save me $100 that the dealer is asking for, but I've seen a lot of different solutions that people have offered. I wasn't sure which one to try (and wasn't sure if trying the wrong solution would de-program the current key and/or lock out the new key).

I have a 2003 A4 1.8Q and only have one master key (the switchblade) where the buttons don't work (they are stuck).

I was able to get keysordered froma local dealer for one master key and one emergency key which cost around $210. When I received the keys the master key was in two pieces (see the pictures below).

Just had a few questions that hopefully someone can help me with:
- Does the emergency key also need to be programmed?
- Does the dealer do anything special when putting the keys two pieces together, or can I just snap them together?
- Can I still program the new master key even though the buttons on the one that I already have don't work?
- What are the steps in programming the key(s)?

Sorry if this is a repeat question, I just couldn't find anything on the forums that had a similar situation I had. Any help would be great! Thanks!

 

I don't think the emergency key will start the car, I believe it is only good to open the door.
I suspect you need to put a battery in that new remote, that's why it's not snapped togeather.
You can try to initialize the key using the standard procedure listed in the manual and here a few posts back, but you may need to use a VAG-COM, finda VW/AUDI ownerlocal to you that has one to save the dealer $$.

 

Just an update - I was able to get my keys programmed in Michigan (drove there for a trip) and it cost me $50 to get it programmed there. They also fixed my old keys for $20 which replaced the button face and the battery.

The emergency key was able to start the car as well.

 

I imagine the emergency key will only start the car if one of the other keys is nearby. It would be interesting to try that before you count on it. I don't know for sure as I don't have the emergency key.

 

I tried it last night with the emergency key not anywhere near the other set of keys and it was able to start the car.

 

Itmust have an immobilizer chip in it. Good to know.

 

The emergency key needs to be programmed in order to start the car. it works just like the master key. The bad part about it is the cost to buy the key and get it programmed..