Date:         Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:35:25 -0400
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Axxess plastic key
Comments: To: Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
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For years, I've simply carried two sets of automobile and house keys.  I
started this after being stranded a long way from home with my keys
inside the trunk of my car.  However, when I bought the Prius, I found
that the electronic key that is the only way to start the vehicle costs
over $250.  Now, whenever I leave town without my wife, I take her copy
as well as mine along.  David


On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Steve Sandlin wrote:

> I've read with interest the posts concerning this.  The #43 Axxess key
> is a duplicate of the X9 key which is used on most water-cooled VW's.
> It is not the same as the Vanagon uses, which is an X110 key.  The
> grooves are oppopsite.  If your door locks are extremely worn, it
> MIGHT go in, but I doubt it.  The Axxess brand is used by WalMart,
> Home Depot, and a few other big box stores.  I bought one of the
> blanks and it would not enter most of the Vanagon handles I had in
> stock.
>
>
> A better solution....Get a real CORRECT key.  Cut two slots in an old
> credit card and slip the key through the slots.  If necessary, tape it
> to hold it tight.  Then you'll have the right thing when you need it.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
>
> PS...We also sell a nylon pouch with Velcro on the back.  Using the
> supplied double-stick velcro, you can clean an area and stick the
> pouch with a metal key in an inconspicuous place.  These will not
> vibrate loose like the magnetic boxes.  We only charge $3.50 for them,
> plus $1 s/h.  It's what I use.