Equipment: LAUNCH X431 Key Programmer
Issue: Error prompt during key generation process for Skoda Fabia, VW Touran, and VW Golf 5. Prompt message: “Please use PROX key“.
Action Taken: Contacted x431shop.eu technical support for assistance.
Response from technical support:
The error message suggests that the key being used may not be the correct key type or be an unrecognized third-party brand key.
It is advised to utilize a LAUNCH X431 brand key for this process. Additionally, ensure that the battery is installed in the key before proceeding with key generation.
Supplementary Question:
Inquiry made regarding the usage of the key included in the X431 Key Programmer package. Can the key circled in the picture be successfully generated?
Further Response from technical support:
Key selection should be based on the key chip type; it cannot be simply chosen from the package without consideration of compatibility.
Note: Key selection should be carefully made based on the key chip type to ensure successful key generation process.