Very useful thanks for sharing. I found electrical wire wasn't stiff enough., but, luckily my other half sews so I managed to find a large sewing needle that did the job,
I’m getting the following message on my Leon; Starter system faulty see workshop! Starts and runs fine stop start works as it should. Car battery is original and 10 years old now Unsure if I need a new battery or if it’s ignition switch related? One thing I’ve noticed is that when I turn the car off it runs until I pull the key and I can’t for the life of me remember if it did that before or if it turned off engine before pulling key?
@@R55LSD Hi and thanks for watching!, sounds like the ignition switch is faulty if it still runs with the ignition switched off. Firstly I would plug in a diagnostic scanner & check the live data readings from the ignition switch & move forward from there..
Hello. I changed the housing that holds the ignition switch and lock barrel. When I try to re insert lock barrel, I put key in, turned to on position, insert lock barrel but can’t get it to click or lock in place. Key stays in on position. I’m thinking it’s the $30 Amazon part that’s the problem. Maybe I need to buy the housing from a better site? I just can’t get lock barrel with the key in it to fully seat and click in. Goes in almost ol the way but won’t click in. Thoughts?
@@joelsalazarnet the Instrument cluster is programmed with the key data, the transponder in the key is programmed to the cluster - this information is transmitted via the antenna from the key to the cluster…
perfect video 👍 BTW where I can get this metal helping part to separate lock and antenna, and combine them again?? you've a direct link to oder? I'm situated in Germany .... best regards Michael 😊
Thanks for watching & your comment - this tool is available in the U.K. from NW Keys, They are specially made for them so probably not available elsewhere…
Hi, is it possible to remove the antenna safely using a vise? I don't have that tool that fits the ignition barrel and also don't live in the UK to bring it by the shop. My original antenna doesn't read my key anymore. Only when I place a 2nd antenna close to the key in the ignition I can start the car.
Hi, no I wouldn’t try to remove it with a vice, if you are in Europe we can do this job for you no problem, our services are IOSS compliant & can do it by post, for more information please view our website: www.ecuconnection.co.uk
We had the tool specially made to order, we generally tend to re-use secondhand antennas although new antennas are available from various locksmith supply companies..
I have another problem it shows immobilizer active on the dashboard but the ignition works ok can it be bcz the black antenna is a little damaged , thanks if you can help me to remove that message
I changed the key shell and left the key battery out for like 24 hours and now when i use both original and spare key, the dash says “no key” and the engine will instantly shut off. Any idea on how to fix it?
Hello, i had problem with blocked key and somehow i managed to unblock it (by force) and now its working, but when i take the key out radio, headlights and dashboard are still working, do you have any idea where is the problem. Thank you
Antenna is not programmed & yes you can change the lock cylinder with the aerial BUT that means you will have to carry 2 keys, one for the door & one for the ignition… we can swap the aerial for you, no probs: ecuconnection.co.uk/product/audi-seat-skoda-vw-ignition-lock-barrel-transponder-antenna-removal-refitting-service/?currency=GBP
@@JC-ECUConnection i am looking to change the door locks on my car anyways as they were taken, so it would make sense for me to just plug in the new lock with antenna
Thank you for this AWESOME video, please post more super cool tips, Bless 🙂
Thanks for watching & for your comment!
Very useful thanks for sharing. I found electrical wire wasn't stiff enough., but, luckily my other half sews so I managed to find a large sewing needle that did the job,
Thanks for watching!.. good job, I usually use a large paper clip or an old piece of piano wire!
I’m getting the following message on my Leon;
Starter system faulty see workshop!
Starts and runs fine stop start works as it should.
Car battery is original and 10 years old now
Unsure if I need a new battery or if it’s ignition switch related?
One thing I’ve noticed is that when I turn the car off it runs until I pull the key and I can’t for the life of me remember if it did that before or if it turned off engine before pulling key?
@@R55LSD Hi and thanks for watching!, sounds like the ignition switch is faulty if it still runs with the ignition switched off. Firstly I would plug in a diagnostic scanner & check the live data readings from the ignition switch & move forward from there..
@@JC-ECUConnection Thanks for the reply, for the sake of £12 I’ve just ordered one and will just try swapping it.
Good job
Thanks!
Hello. I changed the housing that holds the ignition switch and lock barrel. When I try to re insert lock barrel, I put key in, turned to on position, insert lock barrel but can’t get it to click or lock in place. Key stays in on position. I’m thinking it’s the $30 Amazon part that’s the problem. Maybe I need to buy the housing from a better site? I just can’t get lock barrel with the key in it to fully seat and click in. Goes in almost ol the way but won’t click in. Thoughts?
Hi, it may well be a lie quality ‘pattern part’.. I would buy a secondhand genuine part & try again!
So when you replace ignition antenna don’t you have to program it so it connects with the chip in the key?
No, the antenna is not a programmed part… it is simply an antenna
@@joelsalazarnet the Instrument cluster is programmed with the key data, the transponder in the key is programmed to the cluster - this information is transmitted via the antenna from the key to the cluster…
In that case why do you need to take the antenna off the barrel? Is it only in cases where the antenna is damaged?
perfect video 👍 BTW where I can get this metal helping part to separate lock and antenna, and combine them again?? you've a direct link to oder? I'm situated in Germany ....
best regards Michael 😊
Thanks for watching & your comment - this tool is available in the U.K. from NW Keys, They are specially made for them so probably not available elsewhere…
Hi, is it possible to remove the antenna safely using a vise? I don't have that tool that fits the ignition barrel and also don't live in the UK to bring it by the shop. My original antenna doesn't read my key anymore. Only when I place a 2nd antenna close to the key in the ignition I can start the car.
Hi, no I wouldn’t try to remove it with a vice, if you are in Europe we can do this job for you no problem, our services are IOSS compliant & can do it by post, for more information please view our website: www.ecuconnection.co.uk
Where can I get that tool
What's use, is the other end off the tool for?
Your tool is not similar to the one of the NW key's? 🤔
There is 2 different sizes of the transceiver / lock barrel - the other end is for the other size & yes this is the same tool you mention..
Is it possible that you could measure the height of the Grove. @@JC-ECUConnection
@@Jedi_Masteren 7mm one end & 13.5mm the other..
@@JC-ECUConnection thanks for info 🙂the long one, which car, is that for?
@@Jedi_Masteren not sure exactly which cars but other VW group vehicles…
Where you buy the tool to take the antenn out? Do you buy a new or you take from secondhand?
We had the tool specially made to order, we generally tend to re-use secondhand antennas although new antennas are available from various locksmith supply companies..
Hey i need to change just the antenna bcz is damaged does that mean i need to use two keys one for the doors and one for ignition?
@@ArdisLacaj The reason for changing the aerial- as in the video is so you don’t have to use different keys..
I have another problem it shows immobilizer active on the dashboard but the ignition works ok can it be bcz the black antenna is a little damaged , thanks if you can help me to remove that message
@@ArdisLacaj yes, this could well be due to a damaged antenna
I changed the key shell and left the key battery out for like 24 hours and now when i use both original and spare key, the dash says “no key” and the engine will instantly shut off. Any idea on how to fix it?
Sounds like you didn’t change the transponder in the key when you swapped the case - check this first
Hello, i had problem with blocked key and somehow i managed to unblock it (by force) and now its working, but when i take the key out radio, headlights and dashboard are still working, do you have any idea where is the problem. Thank you
Sorry, without having the vehicle present I’m not able to help..
Where can we get the tool from?
We had it specially made, we can give you the details of where you can buy one if you can contact us by email via our website: www.ecuconnection.co.uk
whats wrong if the key just spinns sometimes?
That is most probably a lock barrel fault..
thanks for your answer, but I can't find it
nwkeys.co.uk/Product/vag-vw-audi-seat-skoda-ignition-antennae-removal-tool
Does the antenna need programming to car at all, or can i just buy a new lock cylinder and its plug and play
Antenna is not programmed & yes you can change the lock cylinder with the aerial BUT that means you will have to carry 2 keys, one for the door & one for the ignition… we can swap the aerial for you, no probs:
ecuconnection.co.uk/product/audi-seat-skoda-vw-ignition-lock-barrel-transponder-antenna-removal-refitting-service/?currency=GBP
@@JC-ECUConnection i am looking to change the door locks on my car anyways as they were taken, so it would make sense for me to just plug in the new lock with antenna