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Offline shultsy12

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Car key programming
« on: November 29, 2013, 02:34:59 pm »
basically i bought my car with 2 keys, didnt realize till i had got home that the spare key wasnt the actual ket for my car! so i have a spare but not for my car! it has the same part number and frequency as my original key, i have now got a new blade cut for it, so now all i need to know is will this key assuming its already programmed to another vehicle can it be reprogrammed to my car?

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2013, 09:19:25 pm »

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2013, 09:35:37 pm »
You should be able to program "clean" keys with Vag Com. However, there's a chance that you cannot reprogram a key that has already been programmed before. I recall trying to do something similar without success. You should give it a try though.

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2013, 11:16:14 pm »
No you should not give it a try. Vcds does not program or prepare the dealer key. It will only reprogram a key previously programmed to the same car.

I can supply or program a new key though if you'd like to PM your details.

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2013, 10:06:14 am »
^ignore this guy hes just trying to screw people out of money, i got my SKC with Vag commander and programmed 1 brand new key and 1 preused flip key ( with new immobiliser chip) using VCDS all went fine

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2013, 12:27:20 pm »
It would depend on the model year too

after 2006 you wouldn't be able to

it also depends what you call a fair price

I added a key to my 2012 car for £26 in total, is a locksmith going to charge that? No, they won't as they are offering a service which needs to make a profit.

VW Charge nearly £200 so if an independent locksmith charges £100 it is cheaper and makes the VW price look like a rip off.
Is it a rip off... no because they have larger overheads and the price is set by VW who will take a cut too
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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2013, 08:52:51 am »
^ignore this guy hes just trying to screw people out of money, i got my SKC with Vag commander and programmed 1 brand new key and 1 preused flip key ( with new immobiliser chip) using VCDS all went fine

The day it goes wrong using ripped off tools with no support I will laugh at you and charge double to fix it. I've repaired at least 4 cars in the last 2 months because people like you know best . It's ok to risk on your own car, just don't advise other people to do the same.

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2013, 09:45:21 am »
I paid an independent a reasonable price (under £100) to reprogramme my key.

I suggest you make you own mind up, but consider the following:
15 posts, and already hurling abuse.
Or
Thousands of posts, and universally positive feedback.

I don't know either of the above members, but I know who I'd trust.


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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2013, 01:15:59 pm »
I have no problem with people offering a service, if i didnt feel confident to do i myself then id happly pay someone £80 to come out and do it as it is alot less than the dealers, what i do have a problem with it you giving bad information to people to try and scare them into paying you.

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Re: Car key programming
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2014, 08:22:30 am »
Where are you based?  I had A fella called Craig come to my house and supplied New 3 button flip key cut and coded to the mrs mk5 gt for £80