VW Polo Remote Key Fob - how to replace battery and synchronise?

fred990

If you've not found a fix I'm sure I've seen the procedure on the Ross-Tech vcds/vagcom website. 

JBeaC

Did you find a solution? 
I have a 2016 VW Polo both keys that came with the car now don't work. Each has lasted approx 3- 3 1/2 years. I replaced both batteries and had the new and old batteries checked - none are faulty and have power. The key fobs don't respond, the red light doesn't flash at all so it would seem they are faulty? I am happy to use the keys manually its not a problem for me but same as yours when I unlock the door as I open it the alarm goes off for a few seconds until I turn the ignition which is noisy but I'm having to get used to it. For each key fob I've been quoted £115 + VAT by VW dealership to diagnose the problem and a the cost of a new key fob or repair which they wouldn't disclose. A helpful locksmith has offered to try to fix one key fob for £95 and has been quoted £420 + VAT for the cost of a new programmed key fob from the manufactures. It's looking like this could potentially cost £5-600 for each key fob, when the ones I have work manually. I feel held at ransom to have to replace them because of the alarm. Am I expected to pay this much every 3 -3 1/2 years? Is this the life span of a key fob? I've been told it isn't possible to turn off the car alarm. I've resigned myself to wake my neighbours up at 7.15 every morning as I leave for work every morning which isn't a good advert for VW. I just don't understand why this is so complicated and expensive?

born_again

You are sure battery is right way round?