Have any of you succesfully got a replacement key to work via Ebay purchase

[celica]

Have any of you succesfully got a replacement key to work via Ebay purchase:
- to get them cut by a local car key cutter
- and then reprogrammed?

I've head mixed reviews about this. I know mk4 owners have done this relatively easy, but mk5 is slightly different in the reprogramming from what I have read.

Considering this option if some of you can confirm it works this way, as it beats the dealer prices!

[sixpot]

I have successfully bought a key and blank blade from ebay, had it cut at a specialist laser key cutter www.nwkeys.co.uk
but I still had to take it to the main dealer to be coded in which cost me approx £50, so it's not a lot cheaper really. This was not for a mk5 Golf, but I imagine it would involve the same process.
I purchased a new key from the dealer for my mk5 which cost me approx £150, but there was no running round to do!

[bobotheclown]

there was a thread on how to recode blank keys. I think it had something to do with open the car with the key that works/second key. Put the blank in the ignition. Turn key so that electrics come on but not start the engine. Get out and lock the car. Or something like that. I tried a search but didn't come up with anything so it might have been on another website. Sorry to tantalise you with a possible solution but I did give a google search a go and everything.

[celica]

thanks

i heard something like that but for a mk4 and not mk5 confirmed

[sambo]

That only codes the remote for central locking IIRC. To start the car, it needs to be coded by VW/vagcom etc to sync the keyfob with the immobiliser.

HTH Sam   

[TeddyKGB]

I'm pretty sure it does involve dealer or vagcom if you have one/know someone with it

[celica]

thanks

i've done a bit of research and got a little confused.

need to programme transponder which is the chip to start the car and the key fob to lock and unlock

[jaydubveedub]

Best thing to do is get your dealer to supply and fit imo. Sounds like the DIY route doesn't save you much money, and involves lots of running around.

[MrShabz]

I tried an ebay key when I had my Golf, got it cut from locksmith but VW couldnt program it..

[sambo]

Best person to ask is old no7 he's an electronic wizz! Usually lurk's around the mk4 section!!

Sam