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Offline VW_KAL

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GOLF Key Fob/Key
« on: 13 February 2004, 11:28 »
Hello People,

Anyone know where I can get a replacement Key Fob and Key for my Golf, Ive only got the one fob/key and think its safe to have a spare one just incase... I have got the key tag which has the unique key number on it. I know I can probably go to a VW Dealer but they are very pricey and thought there must be a cheaper way. Doesnt have to look like the original key fob (the fancy part where it swings out with a touch of a button!), as long as I can get the central locking/alarm engage and new key to work.

Thanks... for your time.
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kniterider

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2004, 14:32 »
i think its deffo a main dealer jobby as the key (either the plastic one with the code/or the flip fob)has a chip inside which operates the immobiliser, if you were to have just a key cut you wouldnt be able to start the car as no chip!!!!, i may be wrong but thats why u need the code!! ;D
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Offline Burnsy

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2004, 20:43 »
I seen one on E-Bay m8 for a tenner :) (Fob that is )
Job done
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Offline nrgizerbunny

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2004, 21:17 »
on my mum's polo the immobiliser works off the alarm system so when you swith the alarm off the immobiliser is also off.

there is a seperate 3 pronged "usb lookalike" key that has to be pressed into the corresponding port in the glovebox to switch the immobiliser off in the event that the car has to be started without the electronic remote control keyfob.

on my golf i think like kniterider said the immobiliser is built into the key but i'm not totally sure.

sanj
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Offline rickardo

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2004, 08:18 »
Defo a main stealer jobbie.  

dont know off hand but I would say over a ton at least.

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Offline vaughn

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #5 on: 15 February 2004, 09:28 »
deffo a main dealer job, just had mine done and it took them 2 months to get the key, they said there was a backlog on getting the keys, i just think they were taking the piss because they had to pay for it >:(
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Offline VW_KAL

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #6 on: 15 February 2004, 13:19 »
Thanks for all ur replies, I think i`l have to pop down to my local dealer and rob me, i just phoned them and they quoted me ?120, and said i had to wait 3 weeks... they really do take the piss.
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kniterider

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Re:GOLF Key Fob/Key
« Reply #7 on: 15 February 2004, 13:40 »
main stealerships are a right rip off!!! but as theres no independant suppliers of genuine bits looks like were gonna have to keep usin em!! :(
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