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Offline tom-gardiner

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Got another mk4, problem already :(
« on: 23 September 2011, 12:17 »
So bought another mk4 to strip it out and make into a track/fast road car and keep my s3 for normal driving.

Had it 2days and misses was outside and forgot her keys so i dropped my keys out the window to her only off the 1st floor and she missed them now car wont start, immobilizer kicks in, wont open using central locking button. Obviously need a new key but unfortunately dont have a spare key. Whats the best way to go about getting a new key? And does anyone know how much it will cost?

Thanks for any help in advance


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Offline gm8

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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #1 on: 23 September 2011, 12:19 »
im not sure , but I know some keys have a seperate immob chip in them. Maybe this has fallen out ? check the area were they fell .

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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #2 on: 23 September 2011, 12:22 »
sorry should have mentioned above this chip has not fallen out but is broken


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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #3 on: 23 September 2011, 12:23 »
Also take the key apart and check that everything is secure, there are 2 prongs that sit on the batteries and they could have snapped
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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #4 on: 23 September 2011, 12:29 »
All seems to be ok inside the battery, I have just been on the phone to VW, £150 for a new key and £30 to code it into the car  :sick:


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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #5 on: 23 September 2011, 12:34 »
If its for track sod the fact it doesnt remote unlock, its the immobiliser issue you want sorting
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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #6 on: 23 September 2011, 12:59 »
Yep just push start  :wink:


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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #7 on: 23 September 2011, 13:04 »
gonna be used on the road for a while due to the cheaper running coast as opposed to the S3 until i can fund all the work, so ideally would like it sorted :)


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Re: Got another mk4, problem already :(
« Reply #8 on: 23 September 2011, 13:21 »
new immo chip from hickleys was about 4 quid last time i checked, the lower/remote half of the fobs can be got from ebay for about £20. Then its just a case of programming.