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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: JDM82 on 08 December 2010, 16:36

Title: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: JDM82 on 08 December 2010, 16:36: OK I should probably know this but Ive never had a car with only one key so ill have to ask....

I want a spare/new key for my mk4 golf. The key I have is the 2 button keyless entry one. Its quite tatty and the keyring loop has snapped etc etc so i wouldn't mind a new one but how do I go about it? Ive seen them on ebay but they look like replicas and id rather keep it OEM. Im guessing any key cutter can cut the keys but only VW can code them? What prices am I looking at and where's the best place to buy these new key/fob from?
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 08 December 2010, 16:53: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111526.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=168392.0

Mine cost me about £100

a second hand remote fob
with a genuine new vw key done to my chassis number
all programmed by vw
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: Dan_GTI on 08 December 2010, 20:37: Quote from: Mr_Orange on 08 December 2010, 16:53
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111526.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=168392.0

Mine cost me about £100

a second hand remote fob
with a genuine new vw key done to my chassis number
all programmed by vw

holy sh!t!
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: tech1889 on 08 December 2010, 21:31: they are the only people who can do it..
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 08 December 2010, 22:47: Any member with Vagcom/Vagtacho & the knowledge can code you a key, If your car is a pre 2001 you can pick up a second hand key off Ebay, Get a new blade cut the smae as your origional one & then have it coded
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 December 2010, 16:34: I went down the route of getting a blank blade cut and was planning for someone with vagtacho to program it up, but the quality of key blank was truly crap (too narrow) and it has since gone rusty sat in a drawer.

I wouldn't trust the knock off stuff on ebay. Cheap great! No. It might have a new key blade but the immobiliser chip isn't and they can't be re-programmed. Genuine 2nd hand remotes are safe as long as you match the part number.

Yes, I paid a few quid over but knew I was getting a genuine new key and immob chip that would definitely work, with a guarantee :cool:
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: mrshakeyuk on 09 December 2010, 16:39: the place where you get shoe laces and door keys offer the service now as i saw a leaflet on it last week.

depending on the programming of the chip anythihg from £30 upwards

www.timpsons.co.uk
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 December 2010, 16:45: I went and they don't have the software/permissions for VW keys........
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: mrshakeyuk on 09 December 2010, 17:04: Tossers!

i was going to get one too
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: tech1889 on 09 December 2010, 22:25: only VW audi and seat would be able to programme them..
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 22:50: Anyone with Vagtacho & Vagcom could program them
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: tech1889 on 09 December 2010, 22:51: i thought it was specialist ??
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 22:53: Nope done a few now. Got a TDi to do tomorrow that was bought with only 1 key
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: tech1889 on 09 December 2010, 22:53: how much you charge bud ??
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 22:54: If the person supplies the key & brings it to me along with the car then normally £20
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: tech1889 on 09 December 2010, 22:57: cheap cheap..
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 23:00: Could charge more but I like to help out, The money just covers my time & costs towards the software, Whilst my computer is plugged in ill normally activate the extras & do a scan with print out for an extra donation
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 09 December 2010, 23:01: quick question, got a cheap key off a mate old two button one coved button with a blank blade but i am getting a key cut on line and posted do i just need a new transponder [virgin] and then someone with Vagtecho? also how do you remove the black blade?
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 23:03: If yours is pre 2001 & the key is from a pre 2001 car then the transponder can be coded again to your car
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 08:30: Quote from: chrisr103 on 09 December 2010, 23:03
If yours is pre 2001 & the key is from a pre 2001 car then the transponder can be coded again to your car

myns 2000 and i believe its come from a pre 2001 so is it a get key cut jobby them key in door methord ? if that no work i may have to drop you a pm and pop over to Manchester if that s ok matei ? becouse thats a good price and extra i would pay if theres anything you can do with my old beast lol
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 09:25: Get the blade cut to smae as yours, The key in the door bit will only syncronise the remote locking part, To do the imobilser it needs to be on the computer to code it in
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 10:27: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 09:25
Get the blade cut to smae as yours, The key in the door bit will only syncronise the remote locking part, To do the imobilser it needs to be on the computer to code it in

S that somthing you can do mate? Or dealer only thanks
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 10:28: I can do it :wink:
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 10:50: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 10:28
I can do it :wink:

Thats great, when i get my key cut ill drop you a line and arrange a trip up to you think well be after new year. Ill get a transponder just incase if dont use ill sell it on. How do i find out which transponder i have in my current key? Thanks
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 11:14: Does your key look like this?

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/round1.jpg)

If it does then just match the part number & frequency from your key to the new one & you wont need the new transponder
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 11:30: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 11:14
Does your key look like this?

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c339/chris246/round1.jpg)

If it does then just match the part number & frequency from your key to the new one & you wont need the new transponder

the two keys, the coded one is the one with keyring, would say same but myn look batted in comparison lol :grin: so all i need is a new blade and you to code to the car?
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/wallace1984uk/b44fd04d.jpg)
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 11:53: Yep, Just check the part numbers & frequency are the same first
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 12:01: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 11:53
Yep, Just check the part numbers & frequency are the same first

First thing i checked both are same.
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 12:01: Just get a new blade cut & then your ready :cool:
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 12:22: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 12:01
Just get a new blade cut & then your ready :cool:

Nice one. At last having a oldgolf has payd off lol been a great help mate. Ill pm you when i get it cut and arrange a meet.
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 12:54: No problem mate
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 18:04: just a quick one how do you take the blade off the key and fit a new one ? thanks
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 18:20: Open the blade so its at like 3 O'clock then you will see a little slide pin, Push that out & fit the new one in its place
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 19:37: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 18:20
Open the blade so its at like 3 O'clock then you will see a little slide pin, Push that out & fit the new one in its place

your a star thanks mate
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 20:55: Did you manage it?
Title: Re: Replacement key, how do I go about it?
Post by: godsANGER on 10 December 2010, 20:58: Quote from: chrisr103 on 10 December 2010, 20:55
Did you manage it?

Yer was easy after i found something to push through it used one of my GF's Hair clips lol