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My new A4 Avant 05 plate only came with one key remote. I really think I need another one, anyone got any ideas? I'm worried this is going to be expensive from the main Audi dealer?
I have found one on ebay from HOng Kong here : - it kind of looks like mine, but this one has a panic button? :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...2V#ht_4655wt_0
just wondering what the best procedure for this is? and roughly the kind of money I should expect to pay?
Even if the Ebay key is the right freq. you still need the dealer to code it to the immob.
Its best to get one from a dealer, saves a lot of hassle later on
oh right, that sounds expensive. how much do you think?
Are you sitting down??
Last time I checked for getting a new key for my Golf I was quoted something like £160 to £180 (Can't remember exactly, was a few years ago!)
So I would plan for not far off £200!!!
Scandalous, I know!! The only way to get around this is to buy the correct key off of eBay and get hold of your immobilisers SKC code either through the tag on the keys (Which I don't think they put on the 05 Audi's, sucks I know cause I wanted it too1) or to get hold of a copy of Vag-Tacho (Very expensive, not really worth it unless you are thinking of going into the business of providing keys for Audi's and VW's!! Hmm.... there's an idea!)
At the end of the day, the least hassle method is to get the dealer to do it for you :(
As an aside, did you buy it from an Audi dealer? If so, they should have given you another key! Failing that, I believe there was a recall for the A4's where the key's were being replaced under warranty due to them failing early. You could be lucky and not have had this done, and get two keys FOC! But this would require a dealer that a) Knows what they are talking about and b) Being kind enough to admit that this needed done!
Cheers
Paul :D
no such luck, it was not from a main dealer unfortunately. Gutted.
I am a auto locksmith based in nottingham. I can send you a NEW remote cut to your car if you know your key number. is yours 2 or 3 button remote?Quote:
Originally Posted by thecount
2 button remotes are £75 and the 3 button remotes are £85 that includes postage and cutting. If you let me know where you are i can find the nearest auto locksmith to program it for you.
cheers
martyn
hi, I have no idea of the number, unfortunately there was not much with the car. where would I get the number from?
Its a 3 button key btw.
Also, how much would a key cost to program?
Both my a4 keys have failed, AUDI dealer has ordered 2 new ones, I have been told they order them direct from Germany.been waiting 4 weeks, any one have any idea of time I should have to wait.
The car is under warranty and both keys to be replaced.
Any one else had both keys fail????
Flipkey,
There was a recall on the A4 due to the keys possibly failing, I assume that your car has missed this!!
I assume that Audi are paying for the replacements??
Paul :D
The audi dealers will be able to give you this infomation, ou will have to provide your log book and if your lucky they wont charge you.Quote:
Originally Posted by thecount
The cost of programming should be around £25, thats how much i charge for programming. If you let me know your area i can get some quotes for you.
Hi, I'm in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
thanks cataldo
ps, what about the issue of not having a number?
Cataldo,
Which "key number" do you mean?
If you are meaning the SKC number for the imobiliser then Audi won't and indeed can't give you that number any more!!
Paul
What about the "tag" with a key number on?
The manual for my car says I should have a small plastic tag with the two keys which I can use to have new keys cut/programmed but I did not recieve it. I'm trying to work out if you still get them as the manual is a bit old.
Thanks,
Gareth.
I have no plastic tags anywhere :zx11:
I think the policy of issuing plastic key number tag stopped sometime ago. I got my car brand new and was never given one, I asked about it as it was mentiond in the manual and was told the Audi policy had changed. If I needed a key cut they said Audi Germany would supply one based on my chassis number and production of my registration documents.
just called Audi dealer in Peterborough to get a price - for a 3 button key, which needs to be ordered from Audi Uk and takes up to 5 days to arrive. then I just need to take in my log book and Identification. Key itself costs £120+ Vat and Coding costs £27+ Vat
does that sound like the right sort of price?
Hi there,
£172 including VAT sounds about right for a dealer, maybe a bit less than I first thought!!
If you can get the key cheaper then I would and take them up on the £27 +vat for coding it!!
That is unless, you can get that cheaper too!!
Paul :D
but I guess I would have to get the key, and then get it cut hey? probably not worth it?
It all depends how much you value a one stop shop!!
If you think paying Audi to do the whole thing is worth the extra, then thts the way to go.
If you don't mind waiting a bit longer and running around a bit then hunting out a key on eBay and getting it cut at your local locksmiths and then getting it programmed may be a cheaper/better way to go!!
Paul
very true, I think it would be less hassle, also, the Audi garage is about 10mins down the road
Elpaulio,
Yes audi are footing the bill for both my keys, thank heavens.
Just purchased the car, but the keys have never been changed, I guess that they have just waited to see if the fault develops.how many other a4 keys are faulty I wonder ?
hi
im a new member. i read your post about the auci key,i was wondering if you did vw to?
regards
tommy
Your key number on a A4 from years 97-05 ranges from 0001-6000 after 05 it goes from 6001-8000. With this code i have a program which works out your your 8 cuts of your key.Quote:
Originally Posted by elPaulio
£27 plus vat is not bad price for coding. If you cant get your key number dont worry i can send you one blank and your local key cutter can cut from your original for about £5. I was doing as a free service. I can send you one in 2 days for £85 then pop down to audi to get it program which will save you about £60 on the remote. I have looked for autolocksmiths in peterborough but there is none in a 50 mile radiusQuote:
Originally Posted by thecount
Yes i do vw keys. If you tell me the model and your reg/year. would you like a remote?Quote:
Originally Posted by sarah14