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Offline BEELZEDUB

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only have one key
« on: 02 April 2011, 10:42 »
as the title says really, i bought a mk4 about a month ago and it seems that the key fab battery has died as i can't unlock the doors with the remote anymore. all week i have been unlocking and locking the car with the key and no problems.
today however i did the same and my alarm went off, bugger.

i just did a quick search on the forum and it seems that i might have problems with re-sync once i change the batteries, my fob is the one with 2 small batteries.

how can i obtain another key have seen blanks on ebay, also would like a remote fob with the spare key.

all help appriciated Mike.
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Offline Ant1981

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Re: only have one key
« Reply #1 on: 02 April 2011, 10:55 »
Your best bet is go to go VW for the key, I think, others may have a suggestion.

I've recently got myself a spare key from VW, £130, alot yes, but at least I know it's all genuine. VW will want £50 to code it, but you'll find someone here that can do it for you.
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Re: only have one key
« Reply #2 on: 02 April 2011, 11:21 »
I've got the exact same problem..brand new 2 lil batts but it only works using the key :(... lost freq over 5 years i guess  :tongue:

Can get them off ebay for around 30-40£ mate Genuine keys.

Not sure where you go to get them cut? they look a bit werid.Programing as said above or a good intependant migth be cheaper
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Offline Gavo1989

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Re: only have one key
« Reply #3 on: 02 April 2011, 15:54 »
they are lazer cut keys. I need a spare also.
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Offline BEELZEDUB

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Re: only have one key
« Reply #4 on: 02 April 2011, 19:02 »
 :angry:changed batteries and no worky key fob, bum :angry:

going to have a look at the central locking now
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Offline BEELZEDUB

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Re: only have one key
« Reply #5 on: 02 April 2011, 19:57 »
all fuses etc correct and present, it's a real arse coz it was bloody working upto this week, when i got the new batterie the guy tested my old ones and they were fine.

can you just lose the ability to use the remote fob just like that?

who on the forum can re-code it if i buy another blank and fob?

also i just want to make sure that this is the correct course of action.

symptoms

  • remote locking not working

  • upon opening passengers door with key when drivers door is locked it will set off the alarm

  • i have even had the alarm going once door is opened, by starting the car( alarm eventually went off after a couple of mins driving

  • alarm being set off once seated in drivers seat and opening passengers door (only stopped once engine was started)
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