GolfGTIforum.co.uk
Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: countrytrucker on 16 July 2010, 13:18
-
What all is involved with this keyless entry that is now standard on 2011 Golfs?
Is it something that can be retro-fitted?
-
Anything can be retrofitted if you have the time and more importantly the money.
For a starter you will need the dedicated control unit, wiring loom, 3 x aerials, new door handles, starter button, new keys and probably the latest canbus, bcm and central connivence controller.
When I had a quick look on ETKA, I got to £900 of parts without blinking so gave up :grin:
-
I was just curious but at that price, I think I will stick to using the key!
-
I was just curious but at that price, I think I will stick to using the key!
Amen Brother!
-
I was just curious but at that price, I think I will stick to using the key!
Amen Brother!
Yalllah! More things to go wrong. :smiley:
-
I don't know what's involved with the GTi system, but our new pool car at work has a plastic card instead of a key. However, I completely fail to see the advantage. It's bigger and bulkier than my VW key, and you still have to slide it into a slot on the dashboard, then press a button.
Rolfe.
-
I don't know what's involved with the GTi system, but our new pool car at work has a plastic card instead of a key. However, I completely fail to see the advantage. It's bigger and bulkier than my VW key, and you still have to slide it into a slot on the dashboard, then press a button.
Rolfe.
:smiley:
Exactly.
-
I don't know what's involved with the GTi system, but our new pool car at work has a plastic card instead of a key. However, I completely fail to see the advantage. It's bigger and bulkier than my VW key, and you still have to slide it into a slot on the dashboard, then press a button.
Rolfe.
The clue is in the title of the thread.
-
^Thing is though, it's still a key even though it's not a carved piece of metal. I personally don't see the point cos i'd always be worried that the car wasn't locked when i walked away.
-
My brother in law has a Renault Laguna (hate to mention it on this forum) it's an absolute honker of a car, always breaking down and an ugly sh1t too.
It has keyless entry and the problems he has had with it are endless. More than once the damned thing has not even started.
Give me a key any day.
Gizzy
-
I don't know what's involved with the GTi system, but our new pool car at work has a plastic card instead of a key. However, I completely fail to see the advantage. It's bigger and bulkier than my VW key, and you still have to slide it into a slot on the dashboard, then press a button.
Rolfe.
The clue is in the title of the thread.
The Megane's "keyless" system just has buttons on the card that you press the same way as you press the buttons on the VW key. It's no advantage at all.
I appreciate this new GTi thing may be different, but I don't find pressing a couple of buttons a huge imposition.
Rolfe.
-
i was in a mitsubishi last night and it has a large key fob type thing but starts on a button or something? What's the point? You still have to put the fob somewhere - may as well be somewhere out of the way such as an ignition barrel!! :undecided:
-
The VW keyless system on the Mk6 doesn't involve sticking the keyfob in a slot in the dash or anything - it just stays in your pocket. To start the car all you do is get in and press the start button.
unlock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSXURzrVMlI&feature=related)
start (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-UyCkZO5oo&feature=related)
kessy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMrrobeZdg0&feature=related)
-
sounds like the same system used on the Astra VXR, works a treat and is very handy, just leave your key in your pocket. When locking the car you just touch the door handle. :smiley:
just make sure you replace the battery in the fob on a regular basis.
-
The funny thing is it tells you all about the KESSY system in the manual but no one ever reads that PMSL.
-
My Merc has keyless go.
It is brilliant.
Keep keys in pocket, touch car handle, press Go.
On leaving car shut door and touch handle to lock.
Won't let you lock the car with keys inside the car, no idea how it knows that.
Expensive option and very lazy.
-
I had it on my previous car a Suzuki Swift. Great little addition, I kept my keys in my bag or pocket, walk up to the car and press a button on the handle to unlock. To start just turn a dial that is where you would normally stick a key. Then to lock, just shut door and press button on handle again. Real handy and I miss it now in my GTI. But 2.0ltrs, 200bhp and DSG soon make up for it he he! :grin:
-
My brother in law has a Renault Laguna (hate to mention it on this forum) it's an absolute honker of a car, always breaking down and an ugly sh1t too.
It has keyless entry and the problems he has had with it are endless. More than once the damned thing has not even started.
Give me a key any day.
Gizzy
Uhhmmmmhmmmm....."endless clueless entry".. :laugh:...typical term for electronics done froggy-style.
I had a good 4 year long laugh at (no make that with) 2 of my collegues who thought they outsmarted me with leasing a much "more car" and goodlooking french vehicle for the same budget... :lipsrsealed:
You guessed it...a Laguna and a Mecano....whatever... :sick:
Their "adventures" are still wonderful topics to start over a drink together...you cannot stop laughing....when we together recollect eg. the tyre change from 17 to 19 inch on dealers advice to make it look more sporty with a package....beside a kidney-belt you needed a 4-point safety-belt for preventing you to go through the roof... :lipsrsealed:
It took him a lot of money to change that back again... :sad:
-
Anything can be retrofitted if you have the time and more importantly the money.
What about ACC? :evil:
-
Anything can be retrofitted if you have the time and more importantly the money.
What about ACC? :evil:
What about a sunroof? :tongue:
-
I had full keyless entry (£500 option) on my BMW 330d: you brushed the outside door handles with your fingers to lock & unlock and then just pressed a button once inside to start & stop the engine. I just left the credit card type key in my wallet all the time and never took it out. It was a really nice feature and I miss it a lot on the GTI.
-
I had full keyless entry (£500 option) on my BMW 330d: you brushed the outside door handles with your fingers to lock & unlock and then just pressed a button once inside to start & stop the engine. I just left the credit card type key in my wallet all the time and never took it out. It was a really nice feature and I miss it a lot on the GTI.
Go for it Froggy! It will cost you just shy of £1000 and is probably cheaper than your mega wheel changes. :laugh:
-
......that feature on BMW is very practical and I want it as such on my next GTI in 3-1/2 years... :cool:
My wife would kill me if I retro'd that.....on the other hand if I brushed with my fingers along her and have my creditcard and my wallet....that is how it goes you said :evil:
-
My wife would kill me if I retro'd that.....
Exactly :wink:
-
My wife would kill me if I retro'd that.....
Exactly :wink:
Takes one to know one... :laugh: