MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: Degudodger on July 23, 2013, 10:15:14 pm

Title: Need a new key :(
Post by: Degudodger on July 23, 2013, 10:15:14 pm

I can confirm key fob electrics + 30c wash do not mix. I now need a replacement second key.
 
After speaking with VW they wanted to change me nearly £200 to provide a replacement key and code it, surely there must be a more cost effective method. As I have the key blade can I buy the immobiliser part (attached to the key blade) get that coded by VW then program the central locking fob with a new uncoded key off ebay or am I best getting both parts from VW?

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Eddie-NL on July 23, 2013, 10:21:53 pm

does the still start the car?

would be surprised that the transponder would be damaged by water

remotes can be bought on ebay for around £15

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Degudodger on July 23, 2013, 10:34:30 pm

Hi Eddie

I can start the car but it dies 2-3 seconds later so can only imagine so it looks like the immobiliser is goosed. Scan from VCDS confirms this. :(

As it looks like i need a new transponder i was thinking about getting this and ordering a replacement transponder and keyblade from VW, they point blankly refuse to provide just the transponder- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1K0-959-753-G-434-MHZ-NEW-VW-THREE-3-BUTTON-FLIP-KEY-FOB-BLANK-/180752309933?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a15ad5ead

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Degudodger on July 28, 2013, 07:09:24 pm

Bump :)

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Degudodger on August 04, 2013, 01:34:20 pm

Any thoughts guys.

In summary. Can i just purchase a programmed immobiliser transponder (so the lower half of the key fob) and use a cheaper central locking buttons section from an ebay bought key?

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: WolverineMAc on August 04, 2013, 02:41:30 pm

Had to order mine from vw who ordered it from Germany

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: doylebros on August 04, 2013, 06:48:55 pm

Find it hard to believe you need the transponder but this answers most question:-

Check out this video on YouTube:

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Degudodger on August 05, 2013, 12:38:54 pm

Tell me about it!

Had another look at the transponder and you can clearly see moisture inside the glass casing so can only assume it had been cracked for a while and it took a 45 minute wash at 30% to kill it  :sad1:

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: twalters on December 22, 2013, 11:20:35 pm

Just to clear this up. Vw take upto 3 weeks and cost approx 80 quid to get the flip key part with cut blade and transponder. Vcds and pin numbers alone will not program the key. A good auto locksmith would generally charge 110-170 for the job of supplying a spare remote key.

Title: Re: Need a new key :(
Post by: Leigh200sx on January 14, 2014, 08:24:58 am

I have recently had one done for£80 3 button flip key New