A4 remote key

[thecount]

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?

[kite]

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

[thecount]

oh right, that sounds expensive. how much do you think?

[elPaulio]

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

[thecount]

no such luck, it was not from a main dealer unfortunately. Gutted.

[cataldo]

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?
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