02-03 Audi S6 Vehicle Remote Programming

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Program when key transmitter added, replaced or system malfunction




NOTE: A maximum of 4 keys can be programmed (one at a time)

  • Memory position of existing keys can be identified using diagnostic equipment
  • If diagnostic equipment available
    • Locate vacant memory position for new key
    • Locate memory position of key to be replaced
    • Carry out programming procedure for this key only
  • If diagnostic equipment not available: Obtain and reprogram all keysNOTE: Existing key memory positions will be overwritten
  • Manually unlock driver’s door using key
  • Switch ignition ON. Use key not fitted with remote transmitter
  • Manually lock driver’s door using key
  • complete the following within 30 seconds
  • Within 5 seconds press UNLOCK button on first key 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 into memory positions 2, 3, and 4. Carry out complete procedure bellow for each key
  • 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 interval, as follows:
    • Twice for memory position 2 (second key).
    • Three times for memory position 3 (third key)
    • Four times for memory position 4 (fourth key)
  • Indicator lamps flash once every time UNLOCk button is pressed in to indicate signal received
  • Wait 5 seconds
  • Press UNLOCK button once to confirm programming
  • Vehicle unlocks. Programming mode deactivated
  • Switch ignition OFF. Remove keyNOTE: ignition MUST be switched OFF between each key programming procedure

2010+
Use when: Key code not recognized: Switch ignition ON. Immobilizer warning lamp flashes. System malfunction: Switch ignition ON, Immobilizer warning lamp flashes. System malfunction, engine runs for approximately 1 second or key added or replaced.

Immobilizer can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment

  • Obtain 14 digit immobilizer number using diagnostic equipment
  • Refer to dealer to obtain security code

Note: A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed