MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Lee01 on May 29, 2010, 07:57:02 pm

Title: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Lee01 on May 29, 2010, 07:57:02 pm
Hi all,

Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the VW emlem on the key fob?
The dealer tells me I need to order another key.

I think with a little creative imagination their must a way around this?

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Hedge on May 29, 2010, 07:59:47 pm
Mine fell off and the dealer just ordered a badge.  :confused:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: VC on May 29, 2010, 08:01:48 pm
a whole key? but its only a stuck on emblem  :chicken:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: vRS_Pagey on May 29, 2010, 08:04:07 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-VW-SKODA-SEAT-FLIP-KEY-FOB-BADGE-LOGO-EMBLEM-/180510392611?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a07420123

Try this  :happy2:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Andy on May 29, 2010, 08:35:53 pm
as above,got mine of e-bay
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: big al on May 29, 2010, 08:44:53 pm
I had a Wolfsburg one off e bay, Paid £5 for it, and after about 6 weeks the logo was all scratched off, Think the VW ones are better quality though.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: pazz on May 29, 2010, 10:24:49 pm
You can order them from VW. Give me a sec and I will find p/n
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: pazz on May 29, 2010, 10:27:36 pm
You can order them from VW. Give me a sec and I will find p/n

Lee, I have had the same problem and the dealer also mentioned that I had to order a while new key. But then I realised it was coming from a blonde service desk lady.

P/N is here: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1906.msg179306.html#msg179306 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1906.msg179306.html#msg179306)

I managed to get mine on warranty so cant honestly remember how much it was.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Mandy on May 29, 2010, 10:35:58 pm
As mentioned earlier, just get one off ebay. Should only cost you a couple of quid.  :happy2:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: pazz on May 29, 2010, 10:41:06 pm
As mentioned earlier, just get one off ebay. Should only cost you a couple of quid.  :happy2:

And risk the logo coming off two weeks down the line or it not fitting 100%. There are some stories of the eBay versions being a different shape and sticking out a little more.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: v2brett on May 29, 2010, 10:46:00 pm
ive had a few good ones of ebay but the last 2 i got were poor fitting and would nt fit properly at all,  so id go genuine if i were you.

i think gen ones can be had off ebay tho, but are harder to come by
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Mandy on May 29, 2010, 10:50:11 pm
Well I changed mine (brought off ebay) when I first had my golf, and that was April 2008. Still on there now, good and strong!

I guess there will be different versions, pretty sure mine is made from metal though, as opposed to the sticker type things...
I do remember that the seller did state that they were genuine VW ones.

My boyfriend has replaced his aswell and again, no probs to date...

Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: pazz on May 29, 2010, 10:54:58 pm
The genuine ones are made out of aluminium and DO NOT have a self-adhesive on the reverse. I just used a small amount of super glue.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on May 29, 2010, 10:59:52 pm
As mentioned earlier, just get one off ebay. Should only cost you a couple of quid.  :happy2:

And risk the logo coming off two weeks down the line or it not fitting 100%. There are some stories of the eBay versions being a different shape and sticking out a little more.

I'm in the same boat - for the sake on a couple of quid, I'd much rather have a genuine one. Buy cheap, buy twice IMHO.

Can you replace the buttons seperately as well?
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: pazz on May 29, 2010, 11:16:51 pm
Can you replace the buttons seperately as well?

The fob actually detaches from the key section (the top section comes away from the bottom).

Leaving you with this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muswellhill-locksmiths.co.uk%2Fimage%2Fkeys%2520picture%2FRemote%2520Controls%2FAKRM73_200x200.jpg&hash=dcc663116cb9b788fa2326ecb3bd49f19757162f)

But last time I looked these were circa £40-50 from VW and then you will need it coding to the car.

EDIT: To be fair, you might then be able to take apart this section even further leaving you with just the buttons. But I wouldn't really know to be honest.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on May 29, 2010, 11:18:06 pm
Can you replace the buttons seperately as well?

The fob actually detaches from the key section (the top section comes away from the bottom).

Leaving you with this:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.muswellhill-locksmiths.co.uk%2Fimage%2Fkeys%2520picture%2FRemote%2520Controls%2FAKRM73_200x200.jpg&hash=dcc663116cb9b788fa2326ecb3bd49f19757162f)

But last time I looked these were circa £40-50 from VW and then you will need it coding to the car.

Thanks, just the emblems for now I think...
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Lee01 on May 30, 2010, 03:35:51 pm
Thanks for feed back. I will speak to my local dealer on Tuesday and getone ordered.

I can see it may be a bit fiddly tying to remove the old one without damaging and marking the key fob!? - Maybe I'll try heating with hot air gun or similar first.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Chris on May 30, 2010, 03:59:12 pm
Can get them from either VW or ebay

try part number 3B0 837 891, not sure but think 09Z is on the end of that too
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: stealthwolf on May 30, 2010, 04:34:11 pm
Your dealer wants to charge for it? What the hell?

When my sticker fell off, the dealer replaced it whilst the car was being serviced. Having said that, I replaced it with a GTI emblem.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: BeezerDiesel on May 30, 2010, 05:08:06 pm
Get a mk6 Golf key badge, these have a polyester type cover over the painted bit and don't scratch   :pomppomp:

And no, I don't have a part number I'm afraid.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: cameluk on May 30, 2010, 05:16:04 pm
3B0837891 09Z £2.50 between 05/07 to 06/08
3B0837891A 09Z £2.50 between 07/08 to 06/09
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: G60s GO on May 30, 2010, 09:02:43 pm
The new Mk6 ones feel a little cheap and nasty IMHO. I managed to buy 3 Genuine badges off fleabay for 3 squid.
Absolute bargain, not cheap nasty copies at all, but by the looks of things there are obviously cheap copies out there!! :confused:

Replaced both badges on my fobs and have one spare!
Removal is really easy, I used a hobby knife, but a small Stanley blade would do. :happy2:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on June 01, 2010, 10:24:44 am
3B0837891 09Z £2.50 between 05/07 to 06/08
3B0837891A 09Z £2.50 between 07/08 to 06/09

Is there any discernible difference?
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on June 02, 2010, 11:14:40 am
Bump... Mr. Camel - can you shed any light? Off to VW today. Ta
Title: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: cameluk on June 02, 2010, 03:29:11 pm
No idea of the difference I'm afraid
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: Top Cat on June 02, 2010, 03:41:34 pm
Woah! 2 pages for a ickle badge.  :laugh:

Why not order both and when you pick them up just keep the correct one. These must be peanuts to buy.  :happy2:
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on June 03, 2010, 10:28:22 am
Woah! 2 pages for a ickle badge.  :laugh:

Why not order both and when you pick them up just keep the correct one. These must be peanuts to buy.  :happy2:

I did... only £2.50 each, so what the hell!
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: nc35 on June 04, 2010, 06:47:55 am
Woah! 2 pages for a ickle badge.  :laugh:

Why not order both and when you pick them up just keep the correct one. These must be peanuts to buy.  :happy2:

I did... only £2.50 each, so what the hell!

hey big spender. What do you think to the new style?
Both my badges have seen better days.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on June 04, 2010, 02:46:29 pm
Woah! 2 pages for a ickle badge.  :laugh:

Why not order both and when you pick them up just keep the correct one. These must be peanuts to buy.  :happy2:

I did... only £2.50 each, so what the hell!

hey big spender. What do you think to the new style?
Both my badges have seen better days.

Big spender?  :laugh: You don't buy an R32 then quibble over £2.50 for a badge!

Picking up all my bits tomorrow morning.

Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: vRS_Pagey on June 04, 2010, 02:55:07 pm
tried changing mine today, totally fooked up the key!!  :sad1: how do you get the old one off?
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: animal on June 04, 2010, 02:57:15 pm
tried changing mine today, totally fooked up the key!!  :sad1: how do you get the old one off?

My approach will be to warm up the fob then use a sharp blade to lift the old one off.
Title: Re: VW emblem on key fob
Post by: vRS_Pagey on June 04, 2010, 03:21:21 pm
let me know how you get on, I tried cutting, scrapping and even drilling  :confused: ended up making a ret mess, just stuck the new one over the abortion, it looks ok, but I think I will need a new fob!  :ashamed: