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VW Key Cut(Immobilizer)

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  • 23-02-2007 8:45pm
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    califano
    Registered Users Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭


    I just got a VW Polo '99 but i got it with just the one key. According to the manual these keys cant be cut by anyone but VW because they have a micro chip somewhere in the key.
    There is meant to be a tag with the second key that holds the code number of the key but i haven't got this tag either, the seller only had the one key.
    Is there a way around this so i can get a duplicate key cut?.


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    There is a place of the south cirular road called the key hospital. They can get a master key cut for you once they have the model number from the key. I got a copy made for €35. Check the golden pages for them.


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    Mr.Diagnostic
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Mr.Diagnostic


    Hi,

    Basically there are two parts to the key, the blade and the immob chip.
    You can get the key number from VW or a good lock smith can copy the key you have.
    The immob chip is different though. I an not sure if the lock smith can clone the chip or not. If not then you will need someone to read the immob ECU to get the login number and use that to code the chip. If you bring the key you have to the locksmith he will try and read it and will then be able to tell if he can clone it or not.

    The locksmith would be the cheapest method.


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    califano
    Registered Users Posts: 5,440 ✭✭✭califano


    Thanks for the advice i will follow that. I'll go and try to locate a locksmith. Hal's choice wasnt listed. If anyone knows a likely locksmith that Mr.Diagnostic suggests in the Dublin area i would appreciate it.


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    mondeoman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 393 ✭✭mondeoman


    rounders123 wrote:
    Thanks for the advice i will follow that. I'll go and try to locate a locksmith. Hal's choice wasnt listed. If anyone knows a likely locksmith that Mr.Diagnostic suggests in the Dublin area i would appreciate it.
    Brown Bros -in dun loaghaire http://www.brownbros.ie/;)


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    Lucifer
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 1,467 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lucifer


    Crothers on Peters Rd near the walkinstown roundabout can clone keys but not sure what brands, have got fiat and daewoo keys done before. give them a ring to find out. http://www.crothers.ie/


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Some keys can be duplicated by a locksmith such as those mentione above. Others can't. Check your key blade, if you see the code W3 then it's probably a main dealer job.
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