Key fob not working

Tiny
STEVENGGG
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 2.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
Changed battery in fob car went into immobilizer active.
Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 6:09 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Let's try an anti-theft reset first. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the VW settings. Here's the link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Let me know if this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 12:44 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello again.

I'm also adding a key fob reprogramming tutorial for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-re-program-a-key-remote-fob

Hope this helps as well and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-

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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 12:11 PM

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