Spare Key?

[vtrckg]

I recently bought a golf, y reg, 2nd hand from a dealer and it only came with one key, the first owner lost the original replica

I notice from the handbook is says a 'key tag' is needed in order to get a replacement key...which i don't have...

Is there another way of getting a replica key cut?

Thanks

[herby0001]

I think the dealer should be able to help in this case.

[batteryman]

I had the same problem - bought my car from an independant (small) dealer with only one key. I got a key fob from ebay with blank key in it. You need to be careful as there are several types - 2 button, 3 button, various transmitter radio frequencies. I then took it and the car to my local locksmith (Bolton Lock Company, 354-360 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire BL5 3JT, Tel: 01942 811186 sorry, no use if you're not in NW) who cut the key profile and reprogrammed the fob. Ordinary key cutters can't usually cut these keys because it won't fit their machine's grips. Bolton Lock told me they can reprogramme most VW Golf keys but not all; more problems with newer ones. Mine's an 'S' reg. so you may be OK. The local VW dealer quoted me something like £150.00 for a new key and I ended up spending less than £50.00.

[batteryman]

A bit more info now I've got two key fobs to look at.. The key fob part number and frequency are printed or stamped onto it. To find them, pull the two halves of the fob apart as though you're going to change the battery. Look at the half with the buttons on, in the area which was covered by the other half. You should see a part number like HLO 1JO 959 753 A and a radio frequency like 433MHz. If you get one from ebay, make sure these are the same. I have one as above (original key) and a newer one, same part number except last letter which is N. This one came from an ebay seller with blank blade and was cut and programmed by my locksmith. The older one has oval buttons, the other squarish buttons but both work fine. There seem to be plenty for sale on ebay at the moment, price varies but in £10.00-£30.00 range (low if you're a lucky bidder. Blank blades can be bought separately for about a fiver if needed but get one with a blank if you can. Finally, the locksmith kept my car for a morning to programme it, maybe to fit in with other jobs.

Now, who doesn't know how to change the battery?

[vtrckg]

Thanks batteryman, very helpful

[sumomus_01]

I bought a blank key off ebay for 18 quid (make sure the frequency is the same) then took it to a vw dealer who charged £47 for programming and free cutting. if you buy the key from vw too it costs almost 160 quid, quite a saving.

[batteryman]

My VW dealer wouldn't programme my own key; the local locksmith charged (I think) £27.50 for cutting and programming.