What does it mean when it says key not in range?
The most common reason why a VW won’t start but shows “No Key” and “Key Not in Range” error messages on the instrument cluster is due to a dead key battery. It is possible to start a VW even if the key fob battery is dead.
What does key not detected mean?
What does it mean when your car says key not detected? It means that the vehicle can not receive a signal from a working key, often caused by weak batteries inside the key fob. Other possible issues include the wrong key is being used, or the key is damaged, which is common if the key has been exposed to water.
Why does my Volkswagen say, ” key not in range “?
Why does my Volkswagen say “Key Not in Range?” It can be pretty frustrating to have your Volkswagen practically shouting in your face that the “Key is Not in Range,” especially when it seems to you that the key is, in fact, in range. Why would a Volkswagen vehicle, something normally so beloved and trustworthy, do such a thing?
What to do if your VW key fob is not working?
If the battery is just low, you can often still use the fob by pressing it against your Volkswagen push-button start button. If your battery is totally dead, watch the video below for instructions on how to enter and start your vehicle manually. To fully solve the problem and get your key fob working again, you’ll have to change the battery.
Why is my key fob not in range?
The most common reason for a seemingly-faulty “Key Not in Range” error is that the battery in your key fob is low or dead. If the battery is just low, you can often still use the fob by pressing it against your Volkswagen push-button start button.
Why does my car not recognize my key fob?
Reasons your car won’t detect the key fob If you try to use the push-button start, but the dashboard message appears that a key is not detected, it could be that the battery inside the remote is dead. the remote itself is broken or no longer programmed to your car.