Programming for 96-03 Audi A8
Program when Key/remote transmitter added or replaced or system malfunction
NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys/remote transmitters can be programmed (one at a time)
- Memory positions of existing keys/remote transmitters can be identified using diagnostic equipment
- If diagnostic equipment available
- Locate vacant memory position for new key/remote transmitter
- Locate memory position of key/remote transmitter to be replaced
- Carry out programming procedure for this key/remote transmitter only
- If diagnostic equipment not available: Obtain and reprogram all key/remote transmittersNOTE: Existing key/remote transmitter memory positions will be overwritten
- Switch ignition ON. Use key not fitted with remote transmitter
- Manually lock driver’s door using key
- Within 5 seconds press UNLOCK button on first key/remote transmitter once (programs memory position 1)
- Indicator lamps flash once to indicate signal received
- Wait 5 seconds
- Press UNLOCK button once to confirm programming
- Vehicle unlocks. Programming mode deactivated
- Switch ignition OFF. Remove key
- To program remaining keys/remote transmitters into memory position 2, 3 and 4. Carry out the complete procedure below for each key/remote transmitter
- Switch ignition ON. Use key not fitted with remote transmitter
- Manually lock driver’s door using key
- Within 5 seconds press UNLOCK button at 1 second intervals, as follows:
- Twice for memory position 2 (second key/remote transmitter)
- Three times for memory position 3 (third key/remote transmitter)
- Four times for memory position 4 (fourth key/remote transmitter)
- Indicator lamps flash once every time UNLOCK button is pressed, to indicate signal received
- Wait 5 seconds
- Press UNLOCK button once to confirm programming
- Vehicle unlocks. Programming mode deactivated
- Switch ignition OFF. Remove key
NOTE: ignition MUST be switched OFF between each key/remote transmitter programming procedure
2000+
There is no onboard programming procedure for Audi A8 2000+. These vehicles requires special equipment be connected to the vehicle to program the keyless remote. Please contact your dealer or automotive locksmith.