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Ignition Key, Adapting






Immobilizer, from 12.06


Ignition Key, Adapting

All vehicle keys (subsequently ordered keys as well) are already pre-coded to a specific vehicle from the factory and can only be adapted to this vehicle. Additional vehicle keys must be ordered specifying the respective Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and then the new key must be adapted to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J362) --> [ Ignition Key, Programming ] Ignition Key, Programming.

- Connect Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A).

- In Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051A), select operating mode "Guided Fault Finding ".

- Using the "Go To" button, select "Functions/Component selection" and the following menu options in sequence:

Body

Body Assembly Work

01 - On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems

Access/Start Authorization

Functions

Ignition key adaptation