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Offline biggles

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Lost both keys!
« on: November 03, 2023, 06:53:00 pm »
Evening all,
First time post on here so be nice,  Mk5 golf 2006 diesel, i lost a key a while back and never replaced it thinking it would turn up, but it didnt!
Now the other key has been lost for nearly a week. I need to source a new key next week as its not looking good for finding either. Will this be a main dealer job or any other suggestions as to the best source, will i need to sell a kidney before ringing VW,?  looking for the cheapest posible fix as the car has nearly 300k on it and is only the farm run around, cheers
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2023, 07:28:25 pm »
Try a local locksmith before going to VW
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2023, 08:24:43 pm »
If you can get inside you'll need to remove the dash and go to somebody who can disable your immobilizer. I believe you can start it up with any mk5 key afterwards. Sucks. No idea how much it would cost via VW but they're trying to charge 1k eur for a middle resonator pipe still... total money hungry pigs they are.

https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/immobilizer-off.9489413/

They remove the ECU and solder something to the board physically. No idea if you can do it via software alone. You need to find a guy who does them over where you're at.
« Last Edit: November 03, 2023, 08:32:51 pm by skkane »
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2023, 09:07:38 pm »
The car isnt locked it never has done while ive owned it and doesnt need to in future. just need to get it driving. cheers
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2023, 10:56:43 pm »
Are you UK based?
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2023, 11:31:06 pm »
Yes uk based derbyshire
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Re: Lost both keys!
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2023, 09:51:09 am »
Auto key technician should be able to sort that for you, no need to go to VW.
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