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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MK3Golf_Lekker on 06 September 2013, 16:40

Title: Lost Key to MK3 GTI 8v. Need help!!! ECU + Key + handle (So i'm told)
Post by: MK3Golf_Lekker on 06 September 2013, 16:40
Dear all,

I have a just moved house to a point where the wife needs her gti to gets our daughters to school.

However, the key is LOST, I've tried and tried but it cannot be found. 

Anyone got ecu + key + door handle.

or any corrections/suggestions

T - 3 days till school runs   EEEEAK  :sick:
Title: Re: Lost Key to MK3 GTI 8v. Need help!!! ECU + Key + handle (So i'm told)
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 06 September 2013, 17:14
Have you tried VW. See if they have the code for the key, if so they can make you one. it'll be expensive.
Title: Re: Lost Key to MK3 GTI 8v. Need help!!! ECU + Key + handle (So i'm told)
Post by: MK3Golf_Lekker on 06 September 2013, 23:19
Yeah I did mate, Ta.

10 days to order the key from Germany + the car has to be at the nearest dealer for coding which is 30 miles away.

didn't fancy the wait and cost of a low loader + 20 for key + 65 for coding.  Wife needs her car on tuesday

SO, just bought me a new ecu, handles, transponder, key and ignition barrel.  85 delivered.

Hope it does the job, don't want to give up on the old girl yet.

Thanks

D
Title: Re: Lost Key to MK3 GTI 8v. Need help!!! ECU + Key + handle (So i'm told)
Post by: Gaztoon1967 on 10 September 2013, 12:21
alright mate ive a ECU + KEY READER + 2 keys ive used it on my car all you do is replace ECU and key reader behinc clocks tape a key in the key reader and this way saves you replacing locks barrels etc as you can use your original key..if your interested 07867489197..cheers Garry...I paid £70 but willing to listen to offers..
Title: Re: Lost Key to MK3 GTI 8v. Need help!!! ECU + Key + handle (So i'm told)
Post by: boneybradley on 10 September 2013, 13:15
you do know taping the key and defeating the immobilizer can invalidate your insurance

(I know my work states, you would need to declare this unless you have a disclosed thatcham approved set up)