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Title: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 04:23

i need to get my power locks working - the key opens the doors alright but the remote does not work. Anyone know how much it would cost to get the problem fixed by the dealer. It seems that it is only the dealer who can do it. Also i need 2 new keys cut and programmed. A rough estimate will be great.

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: Rhyso on 21 August 2009, 08:30

does the interior lights come on when you open the door??

Check Fuse 14 in the fusebox if they don't

also have you checked the battery in the key fob

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 17:49

The lights do come on when you open the door and the key for batteries were changed and still no joy.

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 21 August 2009, 18:01

You can program the RCL yourself.  Have a read of this:-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77197.0

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 18:05

i've read that thread but i only have 1 key!!

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 21 August 2009, 19:36

Quote from: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 18:05

i've read that thread but i only have 1 key!!

You need to go here, then!  :afro:

http://www.vagproducts.co.uk/keyfob.html

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 20:42

Thanks  -  So the key itself is £50  - good price, then i get it cut - again no probs - but then i've got to get it programmed, this is the problem. I will need to but the cable and the software which will be another £50. Is there anyone out there who can help me get the key programmed? Also could i just buy a generic key on ebay and follow the same process? Please advise Ivor or anyone else.

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 21 August 2009, 21:02

Quote from: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 20:42

Thanks  -  So the key itself is £50  - good price, then i get it cut - again no probs - but then i've got to get it programmed, this is the problem. I will need to but the cable and the software which will be another £50. Is there anyone out there who can help me get the key programmed? Also could i just buy a generic key on ebay and follow the same process? Please advise Ivor or anyone else.

Timpsons IIRC, will cut the key for free. :)

No need for cable/software - There are members with the equipment dotted all around the country, who I'm sure would help you out for a few beer tokens. ;)

I've also read about local VAG specialists who would code the immob. for around £25, so you could maybe ring around for a few quotes, first.  :afro:

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 21:09

Brill!!!
So is there anyone out there that will help us out and programme the key or immobiliser or whatever it is - I live in SW London - Kingston-upon-Thames?

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 21:40

Ivor  -  how do i find out which key i need? - i mean that each key has its own part number, i want to know how i find out which part number/key will work with my car. Also i need to get hold of Timpsons IIRC - Ivor is this a guy on the forum? and please help me to get hold of him. :grin:

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 21 August 2009, 23:09

:D  No, Timpsons is a famous high street chain of key cutters, lol!!!  :laugh:

IIRC = If I remember correctly. ;)

Look here for part no. help:-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=111526.0

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 23:40

Thanks mate :grin:  - why do these chain of cutters cut the key for free???

That guide looks fantastic. I'll put an ad out there to see if someone can help with the programming.

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Key and locks
Post by: tariqb on 21 August 2009, 23:43

I guess I could buy a key, then get it cut and then programme it myself couldn't I? If i used the first guide on this post i could do it myself I think  - what do you think?