I hadno luck at the VW dealer---no blanks in stock even---so I went to a local locksmith-he instructed me to take the passenger door handle off and bring it in to him(thewre is a code inside the handle)--in 20 minutes I was walking out with a new set of working keys for $20 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben T" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:31 AM Subject: Re: Keys
> In a message dated 3/5/2004 6:12:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, > william.l.greenamyer@BOEING.COM writes: > Does anyone know if it is possible to get a new cut ignition key without > having to supply the key? I know that at Honda, you can go in with a code and > they will cut a key for you in a few minutes. Is there a similar setup for VW? > Yes, but you will need to supply the key code found on the tag attached to > the keys originally. The number is also stamped on the side of the lock > cylinder. The easiest one to remove is the door lock. If you are lucky, the keys will > all match. The downside is someone may have rekeyed the lock before. So the > code may not match the lock pins. > > The local VW dealer or a locksmith with VW's lock codes should be able to cut > the key. Most VW dealers in my area will ask for ID and proof of ownership > before cutting any keys by code, unless you bring there lock in with you. > > BenT |
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