Mk3, 2017 TT, 1.8
Hi, I changed my battery yesterday and the fob wouldn't work after. The car would start using the touch point by the steering wheel, but doors, etc. were a no go.
Scoured the web for a solution, not much info. Several that did not work for the push start / keyless fobs, but eventually found a solution that seemed too easy to be true but it worked. Just thought it would be worth sharing, as below:
Get into the driver’s seat and close the door behind you while holding the key fob in your hand. Prepare to place one hand on the key fob and the other on the start button of the car. You’ll need to work rapidly, just like the processes mentioned before, so get ready for that.
When you’re ready, quickly hit the start button on your car 15 times, with no more than two seconds passing between each try. Remember, you’re not actually trying to start the engine while doing this, so keep your foot off the brake.
Press the lock button on your fob after the fifteenth button press. The car doors will lock and the fob will be fully functional if the pairing process was completed. If the attempt failed, it could be worthwhile to try it again to determine if there was a mistake in the first attempt. The timing of this strategy can be a little tricky and challenging to master the first time.