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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tim145tim on 27 February 2008, 15:43

Title: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: tim145tim on 27 February 2008, 15:43: terrible's dilemma has got me worrying a bit, as I only have one key too.

Its just a normal plastic black key fob with the button missing.

(but i think it has an immobilizer chip inside)

From a 1996 gti 16v..

Is the dealer the only place to get a spare?

If so? how much?
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 27 February 2008, 15:47: Not sure, but I think if you just want to replace the key, not worry about programming key to alarm etc, then get a matching key from ebay (make sure it is same as original) and go to locksmith to get the key cut. It is a cheap way to do it but if you want to get the immobilizer programmed in the key to the car, then that is more complex.

LL ;)
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: saul79 on 27 February 2008, 22:36: key needs to be coded to ur car so buy a key with a chip in it
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: boneybradley on 27 February 2008, 22:37: try a good key cutters that can code to your original...I paid Ã‚£25 for the key and coding
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: kr1s77 on 27 February 2008, 23:15: i paid Ã‚£15 at my local key cutters, programmed and all
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 00:21: But what if you have an aftermarket immobaliser, surely you don't need the key coded then..? coz i need another key aswell as i only have one.
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: Mikester on 28 February 2008, 00:24: Quote from: DazVR6 on 28 February 2008, 00:21
But what if you have an aftermarket immobaliser, surely you don't need the key coded then..? coz i need another key aswell as i only have one.

I think the coded vw keys is a myth to be honest.
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: saul79 on 28 February 2008, 19:14: mk3 golfs have coded keys from a certain buildyear
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: boneybradley on 28 February 2008, 19:19: from 1995 model year they had a factory immobiliser thing built to the ecu/ignition switch and key and unless its being removed when an alarm has being fitted (or had the o.e key glued to the ignition colum) you will need a coded key.. I still need the correct key with my toad system!
Title: Re: car keys- where to get replacements?
Post by: noms on 29 February 2008, 09:08: I had the same problem when the only key I had got bent out of shape. I got a blank from the dealer, got it cut locally and then back to the dealer to code it. Cost me 70 quid in all, and that was still cheaper than dealer!