MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: rich83 on May 06, 2013, 12:48:51 am

Title: Can you buy a "Key Shell" ..... DONE!
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2013, 12:48:51 am

Hi peeps.

The keyring hook part of my keyfob has broken. Is if possible to buy a "shell" and just swap over my internals and key blade?

Thanks

Rich

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: xjay1337 on May 06, 2013, 01:01:42 am

I guess so bud.
Quick Ebay search for Golf Mk5 key found me this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REFURBISHMENT-KIT-FOR-VW-GOLF-MK5-2004-05-2008-9-3-BUTTON-REMOTE-FLIP-KEY-FOB-/320865655545?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item4ab5155af9

Hopefully that will be what you're looking for.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2013, 01:22:29 am

THanks mate.... went for the slightly more expensive one, supposed to be genuine VW.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-3-BUTTON-FLIP-KEY-CASE-FOR-VW-GOLF-PASSAT-BETTLE-CADDY-REMOTE-KEY-/321065259042?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item4ac0fb1022

Will let you know how i get on.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: Andy on May 06, 2013, 01:23:59 am

yes but the transporter in the case is difficult to get out but not impossible--if you break it the car won't start
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2293184-DIY-Key-Fob-Immobilizer-Swap-(yes-it-can-be-done)

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2013, 01:42:01 am

I don't need that bit swapping anyway. Just the back part with the battery in it.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: Andy on May 06, 2013, 01:59:17 am

Quote from: richwig83 on May 06, 2013, 01:42:01 am

I don't need that bit swapping anyway. Just the back part with the battery in it.  :happy2:

Phew all good then :happy2:

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: bacillus on May 06, 2013, 12:27:59 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on May 06, 2013, 01:22:29 am

THanks mate.... went for the slightly more expensive one, supposed to be genuine VW.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-3-BUTTON-FLIP-KEY-CASE-FOR-VW-GOLF-PASSAT-BETTLE-CADDY-REMOTE-KEY-/321065259042?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item4ac0fb1022

Will let you know how i get on.  :happy2:

At the bottom of that ad does say "Please note this item is as close to the original VW casings as possible in terms of quality and finish" so be forewarned if there's an issue.

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: rich83 on May 06, 2013, 02:37:56 pm

Well if I'm not happy with it ill just send it back  :happy2:

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: mrbeck on May 07, 2013, 08:03:08 am

I bought one of these last year and I was really impressed with the quality.  Changing the transponder chip (should you decide to do so) wasn't too bad either.  I just dropped some nail varnish remover on it to dissolve the glue, popped the chip out and then glued it into the new case again.  Job done!

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell"
Post by: ell.s on May 08, 2013, 01:55:52 am

dont be scared of changing the transponder its a doddle it does come out with little persuasion.

Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell" ..... DONE!
Post by: rich83 on May 09, 2013, 01:54:52 pm

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And all fixed....


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Title: Re: Can you buy a "Key Shell" ..... DONE!
Post by: arris on May 09, 2013, 06:51:48 pm

Could do with doing this to one of my keys as the blade like when folded in wobbles loads due to it being worn :(

Glad to see its a good fit!