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Key needs reprogramming

I have a VW Golf 51 plate. The central locking has stopped working but works maually with the key. I have replaced both batteries in the key fobs and the red light shows but no response with the remote central locking. Do you know how to resolve this?

Asked on 6 April 2011 by auditor

Answered by Honest John
Needs reprogramming. See specialists in useful websites section here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/

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