Flip keys...

[Tom B]

Has anyone actually got one to work on a MK2?

I've just tried to program a MK4 Ibiza/MK4 Golf 2 button remote (1J0 959 753 AG) and it wouldn't work. The frequencies are the same (433.92mhz) but the manufacturers are different. The flip key is Hella and the original one is Siemens. Would this make a difference or is there something else I'm missing, like the locking ECUs?

If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it

 

[Vicky M]

PM Roly
He has 1 for his mk 2, and sorted mine out on the mk4

 

[Tom B]

Good point, he sorted out my MK4 one way back in 2002 - thats a UK first right here!

Thanks!

 

[westoncraig]

have you managed to sort it out?

 

[roly]

alhambra remote is the only one i've found to work with the MK2 (same one as used on MK3 ibiza)

currently using one on mine and doing another one in a couple of weeks

part number is 7M3959753

 

[westoncraig]

so is it hard to do?

my mk2 remote fob is doing my head in, the batters ran out and after replacing them it just seems to have died, ive checked the batteries, their voltage is fine and they are the correct batteries, the fob just seems to have given up!

 

[driveforward]

The years may go by, but nothing changes eh.. Mr Switchblade

 

[roly]

so is it hard to do?

my mk2 remote fob is doing my head in, the batters ran out and after replacing them it just seems to have died, ive checked the batteries, their voltage is fine and they are the correct batteries, the fob just seems to have given up!

have you tried reprogramming the remote ?? the alhambra remote is easy to programme (same way as the standard remote)
it's the key head that's the hardest part as i've never found one with the same immobiliser as the MK2 so you have to swap the immobiliser chip from your standard key to get the flip key to start the car

The years may go by, but nothing changes eh.. Mr Switchblade

who me or Tom

 

[Chemical Al]

have you tried reprogramming the remote ?? the alhambra remote is easy to programme (same way as the standard remote)
it's the key head that's the hardest part as i've never found one with the same immobiliser as the MK2 so you have to swap the immobiliser chip from your standard key to get the flip key to start the car

alhambra has the same type of transponder (variable) as the mk2, so should be able to be done (you will need a expert or dealer to do it though, need immob log in codes etc)

 

[westoncraig]

ive got the feeling the actual fob bit is screwed, so im buying a new bit on ebay and then gunna try to reprogram that, if that doesnt work ive only lost a few quid...how much would you charge to do a flip key roly?

 

[driveforward]

who me or Tom

Mr Ball - he was once very proud of his switchblade

 

[roly]

alhambra has the same type of transponder (variable) as the mk2, so should be able to be done (you will need a expert or dealer to do it though, need immob log in codes etc)

i tried that with both my MK2 & MK3 and it would never programme correctly, may have been the wrong transponder fitted when the blank was cut by Seat but the 3 i've done in the past have always needed the transponder replacing

ive got the feeling the actual fob bit is screwed, so im buying a new bit on ebay and then gunna try to reprogram that, if that doesnt work ive only lost a few quid...how much would you charge to do a flip key roly?

i no longer work for a main dealer so can't get the keys anymore mate, i can do the coding side but i would need your car and keys which would envolve a bit of a trek for you