Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

[eirjordan337]

Hi guys, can someone give me some advice on ordering a new keyfob (switch blade key) for a 2003 GLI? Luckily I was at home when I discovered i had lost the keyfob and I'm using the service spare key right now.

I've only heard that its expensive at the dealer but are there other places/options too?

Thanks

[MechEngg]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

I would get the electronics and fob portion from deautokey.com and the top key portion with blank key and transponder from ECS. Then you need to take the top portion into the dealer to get programmed unless you have a defeat immobilizer. If its a mk4 the links are below:

http://deautokey.com/category/vw-key...em-electronics
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...Fob/ES1866570/

[eirjordan337]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

thanks for the advice, I just called Norden and they priced a keyfob at $185 each (which will come cut for my car) and another $60 for programming the key to the car.

I asked if I can bring in a blank key for them to cut and was told that "the ordered keys are precut"... so, does anyone know if cutting blank keys is supposed to be as simple as walking into a dealership to get it done?

[eirjordan337]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

Just to update on my own post for anyone's future reference.

All Lock Rescue in Edmonton will cut the blank key for the VW at $40 a piece. So if you add it up the parts are about $40 for the transponder (deautokey.com)and $40 for the blank key portion (ECS). Plus the key cutting, that's roughly $120 plus shipping for the parts from deautokey and ECS. I'd have to get the immobilizer programmed at the dealer for $60 (what was quoted by Norden). So that's about $180 to $200 total avoiding the Dealer.

Going to the dealer: $185 for the entire key, already cut to order, plus $60 for programming: total is $245.
So $45 more expensive.

Either way: sucks to lose your key.

[MechEngg]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

Unless you have an immobilizer defeated ECU. Mine doesn't need the programming so i can get a $6 blank key from deautokey.com. In total $35 for the electronics plus $6 for the key blank, then $40 to get it cut is only $80/key which i can deal with

[witchcraftz]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

You can reprogram the key yourself without going to the dealership. Just use the screwdriver method.

[MechEngg]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

You can reprogram the key yourself without going to the dealership. Just use the screwdriver method.

No you cannot.

That is to program the fob, not the transponder. The transponder is a little "pill" that is located in the top of the key, it has to be programmed to your immobilizer ring that is around your ignition to make the car start (if not immo defeated).

[eirjordan337]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

maybe this is good "opportunity" to get the Revo stage 1 software, get some performance and get the immobilizer defeat at the same time...then get the key the $80 method...

[MechEngg]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

That is what i did, got a Gonzo tune and spent an extra $75 to get it immo defeated. That way it will be about even cost for buying 1 new key

[dJ]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

or just borrow the software from Brent and do it yourself, I did it, and it worked.

[eirjordan337]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

Well its a Christmas miracle! I found my keys dropped in the backyard frozen in the snow but completely working! This money can be spent another day now!

[witchcraftz]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

Glad for you!

[BaggedGLI]

Re: Lost my only key FOB (well its not found yet)

Well its a Christmas miracle! I found my keys dropped in the backyard frozen in the snow but completely working! This money can be spent another day now!

Or you could get a spare key so you have it in case this happens again and you dont find them......