Lost your key fob or need to program a new remote for your 2000 VW Golf? You’re in luck! Programming your key fob for this model is surprisingly straightforward and can be done manually at home, without any special tools. This guide will walk you through the steps to get your 2000 Vw Golf Key Fob working in minutes.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
- Two keys for your 2000 VW Golf: One programmed key (your master key) that currently starts the car and another new, uncut or cut key that you want to program the remote for.
- Your 2000 VW Golf: Parked and accessible to both the ignition and driver’s side door lock.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2000 VW Golf key fob:
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Ignition Ready: Insert your master key into the ignition switch. Turn the key to the “on” position, so the dashboard lights illuminate, but do not start the engine.
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Manual Lock: Within 30 seconds of turning the ignition on, exit the car and manually lock the driver’s side door using your second key (the key you are programming or a valet key).
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Button Press Sequence: Take the new remote key fob and press both the Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously, just once. Wait for at least two seconds.
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Final Button Press: After waiting, press either the Lock or Unlock button on the new remote one more time, and only once. You likely won’t see any immediate response from your car at this stage.
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Unlock and Finish: Manually unlock the driver’s door with the key. Crucially, switch off the ignition and remove the master key from the ignition.
Test Your New Key Fob
Your new 2000 VW Golf key fob should now be programmed! Test all the buttons – lock, unlock, and any other functions your fob may have – to ensure they are working correctly.
If you have additional remotes to program, simply repeat steps 1 through 5, starting again from turning the ignition off in step 5. You can program up to four remotes for your 2000 VW Golf using this method.
This simple procedure should have you back in control with your newly programmed 2000 VW Golf key fob. Enjoy the convenience!
