Post by: Hendry on January 20, 2017, 04:00:05 pm
I also like the idea of being able to change the metal part that a key ring loops onto to 1 which has GTi embossed into it, nice touch!
Post by: 4ndy on January 20, 2017, 05:06:19 pm
Post by: r5gtt on January 20, 2017, 05:22:38 pm
Post by: Hendry on January 22, 2017, 07:42:04 pm
Post by: The Red Warrior on July 22, 2017, 02:43:59 am
I got a couple of the Mk7 key fobs from eBay and a couple of the genuine GTI logo metal parts.
The blade from the mk5 needs filing down slightly to fit into the rotating part on the mk7 as it's 0.2mm too thick. You can of course get the mk7 blade cut at a key cutters to match your original key. I did this after first grinding and filing the mk5 blade but wasn't happy with the fit. If you take your time though you should be fine.
All the internals from the mk5 fit into the mk7 fob perfectly.
Once you've got the mk5 key open you need to cut off the melted over tabs that hold the circuit board in place. I found that a section of blade from a Stanley knife/exacto blade, (dunno what you English folk call them) is perfect. You want the snap off blade type and then just use one section snapped off.
To get the transponder out you have to prise off the vw logo to reveal a screw which you undo to open the top half of the fob.
Then to get the transponder out: it is nestled in a slot which is then melted over to capture it. I wasn't sure the Stanley blade method would work and I didn't want to break the glass vile that it's in. So I used a blade type end on my soldering iron to push down and melt away the sides of the slot which it sits in. I guess you could also heat up the tip of a small flat head screwdriver and use that. Then the glass vile can easily be pried out.
Disassembly of the top part of the mk7 fob is basically the same. You'll see the slot for the glass vile. Once in just melt the edges over a bit to hold it in place.
The rest is all straight forward.
If you're getting the keys from eBay I found a seller that sells them with a vw logo sticker as well that goes over the screw holding the top part together. Most don't seem to come with that.
Post by: mkmg76 on July 24, 2017, 12:59:10 pm
I've just done exactly what you're wanting to do @Hendry (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10048)
I got a couple of the Mk7 key fobs from eBay and a couple of the genuine GTI logo metal parts.
The blade from the mk5 needs filing down slightly to fit into the rotating part on the mk7 as it's 0.2mm too thick. You can of course get the mk7 blade cut at a key cutters to match your original key. I did this after first grinding and filing the mk5 blade but wasn't happy with the fit. If you take your time though you should be fine.
All the internals from the mk5 fit into the mk7 fob perfectly.
Once you've got the mk5 key open you need to cut off the melted over tabs that hold the circuit board in place. I found that a section of blade from a Stanley knife/exacto blade, (dunno what you English folk call them) is perfect. You want the snap off blade type and then just use one section snapped off.
To get the transponder out you have to prise off the vw logo to reveal a screw which you undo to open the top half of the fob.
Then to get the transponder out: it is nestled in a slot which is then melted over to capture it. I wasn't sure the Stanley blade method would work and I didn't want to break the glass vile that it's in. So I used a blade type end on my soldering iron to push down and melt away the sides of the slot which it sits in. I guess you could also heat up the tip of a small flat head screwdriver and use that. Then the glass vile can easily be pried out.
Disassembly of the top part of the mk7 fob is basically the same. You'll see the slot for the glass vile. Once in just melt the edges over a bit to hold it in place.
The rest is all straight forward.
If you're getting the keys from eBay I found a seller that sells them with a vw logo sticker as well that goes over the screw holding the top part together. Most don't seem to come with that.
Excellent, any link to that particular ebay seller please pal?
Post by: 4ndy on July 24, 2017, 05:33:26 pm
Post by: mkmg76 on July 24, 2017, 05:40:34 pm
https://www.custom-keys.co.uk/harlequin-keys
Thank you kind sir. :happy2:
Post by: SI-R32 on July 24, 2017, 06:26:13 pm
Post by: fab5freddy on July 24, 2017, 06:42:20 pm
so let me get this right, your sending your key to an address from a cheap looking website with the immobilizer chip in (which can be read), the key (which can be copied) and your return address of where your car is every night? nothing sounds dodgy here does it
I've used this company twice Si, totally legit.
Post by: The Red Warrior on July 28, 2017, 08:09:26 am
I've just done exactly what you're wanting to do @Hendry (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10048)
I got a couple of the Mk7 key fobs from eBay and a couple of the genuine GTI logo metal parts.
The blade from the mk5 needs filing down slightly to fit into the rotating part on the mk7 as it's 0.2mm too thick. You can of course get the mk7 blade cut at a key cutters to match your original key. I did this after first grinding and filing the mk5 blade but wasn't happy with the fit. If you take your time though you should be fine.
All the internals from the mk5 fit into the mk7 fob perfectly.
Once you've got the mk5 key open you need to cut off the melted over tabs that hold the circuit board in place. I found that a section of blade from a Stanley knife/exacto blade, (dunno what you English folk call them) is perfect. You want the snap off blade type and then just use one section snapped off.
To get the transponder out you have to prise off the vw logo to reveal a screw which you undo to open the top half of the fob.
Then to get the transponder out: it is nestled in a slot which is then melted over to capture it. I wasn't sure the Stanley blade method would work and I didn't want to break the glass vile that it's in. So I used a blade type end on my soldering iron to push down and melt away the sides of the slot which it sits in. I guess you could also heat up the tip of a small flat head screwdriver and use that. Then the glass vile can easily be pried out.
Disassembly of the top part of the mk7 fob is basically the same. You'll see the slot for the glass vile. Once in just melt the edges over a bit to hold it in place.
The rest is all straight forward.
If you're getting the keys from eBay I found a seller that sells them with a vw logo sticker as well that goes over the screw holding the top part together. Most don't seem to come with that.
Excellent, any link to that particular ebay seller please pal?
The listing has changed slightly and doesn't specifically mention the logo now, but this is the link to the same item and same seller. Mine came with black and silver logos not blue and white like in this listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-Schl%C3%BCssel-Umbausatz-Golf-4-5-Polo-auf-VW-Golf-VII-7-design-Klappschl%C3%BCssel-key/132215523279?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Of slight note, after one day of use I noticed the two screws that hold the blade in place had started to come loose despite doing them up tight. I applied some Loctite to them and tightened them back up and they've stayed tight for almost a week now. I used Loctite 248. Brilliant stuff in the easy to use 'lip stick'.
I forgot to mention also, if you're getting the genuine VW GTI lower metal piece, it uses a torx T6 to fasten it in place.
Post by: Colinspence on July 28, 2017, 09:25:22 pm
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Seat-Skoda-3-Button-Flip-Key-Fob-Case-fits-GOLF-MK7-Octavia-Cupra-/263012739862?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
Post by: Colinspence on August 02, 2017, 12:29:45 pm
Got this today, only took few days to arrive
Straight swap over the insides
Like said above need the blade cutting
But good for £8
Comes with battery and blue vw badge
Post by: splashalot on August 03, 2017, 02:40:52 am
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Seat-Skoda-3-Button-Flip-Key-Fob-Case-fits-GOLF-MK7-Octavia-Cupra-/263012739862?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
Got this today, only took few days to arrive
Straight swap over the insides
Like said above need the blade cutting
But good for £8
Comes with battery and blue vw badge
Just to confirm - your mk5 key internals swap straight into this mk7 key fob?
Did you have to disassemble the transponder and re-glue into the new fob? Cheers.
Post by: Colinspence on August 03, 2017, 06:58:25 pm
And the little immobiliser thing I blue tacked into the new slot
Post by: Colinspence on August 03, 2017, 07:23:42 pm
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 16, 2017, 07:20:59 pm
Do I need to swap the circuit boards or is it just a case of putting the transformer from my mk5 key into my new key??
Post by: 4ndy on August 16, 2017, 09:36:48 pm
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 16, 2017, 09:58:54 pm
http://i67.tinypic.com/idezwk.jpg
The key on the left is from the mk5, as you can see it's a different shape from the one on the right for the mk7 and won't fit in its place??
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 16, 2017, 10:07:57 pm
https://ibb.co/bvBHKv
Post by: Colinspence on August 18, 2017, 04:43:41 pm
Think you'll find the ones we bought are specially made after market ones made to fit the mk5 board ???
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 18, 2017, 04:48:07 pm
Did you buy a proper vw mk7 key ?
Think you'll find the ones we bought are specially made after market ones made to fit the mk5 board ???
Think so mate, I bought it from eBay, can you post me a link for the one I need if possible?
Post by: Colinspence on August 18, 2017, 09:30:45 pm
:happy2:
Post by: Trow81 on August 19, 2017, 08:29:05 am
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Post by: GAMO on February 03, 2020, 10:40:51 am
Post by: kam760 on February 04, 2020, 04:11:27 am
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142976546394 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142976546394)
That's where I'm going to order mine from.
Post by: GAMO on February 04, 2020, 01:02:43 pm
Try
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142976546394 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142976546394)
That's where I'm going to order mine from.
Kinda sceptical of these ebay sellers. have you actually had one off them yet?
Also need a spare key made up so looking for someone that can code it as well
Post by: kam760 on February 04, 2020, 10:09:54 pm
Post by: GAMO on February 06, 2020, 09:07:37 pm
I'm not sending the key so I'm not that worried. He'll send the shell, I'll swap the internals and then get the key cut. Perfect for me. Best part is with eBay guarantee if it doesn't fit or work, I can just return it.
Fair enough. might give it a try as its only £7. Just need to find someone to code me a spare now!!