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Offline DaveR77

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Spare Key - transponder coding nr Leeds?
« on: June 08, 2011, 10:22:38 am »
I've found plenty of blank keys on ebay but they don't come with a transponder, does anybody know if this is the correct transponder for a 2007 Golf, are they all the same?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280674256551
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2011, 10:27:13 am »
It's a rocky path to tread Dave.  I've read many a thread where people spend ££ on eBay in pursuit of a cheaper spare key but ultimately end up buying OEM from a dealer and having wasted ££ on eBay end up spending more than they needed to.
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2011, 10:33:47 am »
Well both sellers have excellent feedback, what can go wrong?
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 10:37:07 am »
If you are comfortable then go for it.  I was simply offering an opinion based on the misfortune of others.
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 10:37:44 am »
hickleys.co.uk can tell you which transponder suits the car and also sell you one - worth giving them a call
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 10:41:17 am »
Quote from: alexperkins on June 08, 2011, 10:37:44 am
hickleys.co.uk can tell you which transponder suits the car and also sell you one - worth giving them a call

Cheers, only £10 for the transponder on there :happy2:
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2011, 10:49:50 am »
Can you program the transponder with VCDS or is it dealer only?

I understand programming the remote can be done myself
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Re: Spare Key - transponder?
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2011, 10:53:13 am »
If you have the SKC for the instrument cluster you can do it, otherwise somewhere like hickleys or a VW dealer can do it for you.
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Re: Spare Key - transponder coding nr Leeds?
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2011, 09:23:59 am »
I've got a key and found somewhere to cut it.

Does anyone know anyone in/nr Leeds that can code the new transponder (not a VW dealer!)
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Re: Spare Key - transponder coding nr Leeds?
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 09:32:02 pm »
Hi mate

Get yourself on advanced-diagnostic.co.uk then you can find a local auto locksmith in your area

I don't know what they will charge

Hope this helps

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Re: Spare Key - transponder coding nr Leeds?
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2011, 11:09:31 am »
Quote from: DaveR77 on June 09, 2011, 09:23:59 am
I've got a key and found somewhere to cut it.

Does anyone know anyone in/nr Leeds that can code the new transponder (not a VW dealer!)

Ended up getting it coded at VW for £27 - set price now apparently  :happy2:

Worked out at ~£70 for a new key, beats my £170 quote from VW
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