lost keys

[dgunthor]

hi,

a friend with a mk3 gti has just lost her only set of keys.

does anyone know if you can get new keys without changing the locks? (i.e. are the key numbers noted by the dealer or in the car documents etc?)

many thanks,
dave

[Glen]

Theres a set of letters on the key, she wrote them down right??  Failing that I reckon shes had it because theres a chip for the immobiliser in the key from cars after late 1994 and i havent got a clue how they can copy that without the original.   I'd be interested to know what happens here

[modulater]

You could try taking the door lock off and trying to get a locksmith to make a key up to it, some of the more talented ones can do it but its a pain in the arse.

Other than that try asking VW, not sure if its noted but worth a try.

Thats the good thing about hondas and mazdas, you can get a key cut by just removing the door lock and quoting the 4 digit number, sh!t hot if you wanna nick one and have screwdrivered the lock out.

[golfvr6]

I wait with interest to see what happens.... good luck!

[Glen]

If and thats a big if a locksmith can make a new key whats he gonna do about the immobiliser??

[cammy]

inside your servise sch book,you should have a sticker<red criss crossin colour with the digets to obtain a copy of your key from v w
           hope this help,d
                 CAMMY

[modulater]

Looks like VW is gonna get your money then, and knowing them it wont be cheap.

[golfvr6]

Yeah they will probably want your arse as payment  

[dgunthor]

well, my now ex-girlfriend has found her keys/wallet/phone so crsis avoided!

hopefully she has the sense to get a spare set this time (i lost one set and had offered to pay for a replacement but she never got round to it).

thanks,
dave