How to make a new key to 4th generation Volkswagen with Launch X431 IMMO Elite if the car keys are lost? It’s easy to program key online. Only need 3 steps.
Ensure the network connection and the voltage are normal during the operation.
Connect X431 IMMO Elite, XPROG 3 and IMMO model correctly as figure shown below
Step 1: Read immobilizer data
Enter IMMO function in the main menu
Tap VW>> VW newest car software version>> accept the disclaimer
Select Online Key Matching>> 4th Generation CAN Instrument>> All Keys Are Lost
Insert the mechanical key, and turn on the ignition switch
Confirm the current key is a smart key
Click OK to turn on the hazard warning indicator
The server starts reading the anti-theft data
Keep patient and wait a moment till the anti-theft information is obtained successfully.
Step 2: Generate dealer key
Confirm to generate dealer key
Confirm not to generate OEM key
Note: Generating OEM key is able to start vehicle without key learning, and will not change any data of instrument.
Put a blank key into the X431 XPROG3 key programmer
If the key is locked, the server will prompt to unlock it, just click YES to continue
Select VW
The server will communicate with the key.
Wait a moment and the dealer key will be generated successfully.
If you want to learn multiple keys, click YES to repeat the previous steps to generate. Otherwise, click No.
Key matching is completed.
Step 3: Learn key
Confirm the key is smart key
Input the number of keys to be learned (I.e 2)
Select VW
Place the first key on the position of vehicle key induction coil, and click OK
Note: It may cause learning failed if other keys are too close to the coil.
Then use the same process to learn the second key
Key learning is successful, 2 keys are completed.
Launch X431 IMMO Elite with Xprog 3 successfully program new keys to VW 4th generation all keys lost without any issue.