What happens if you lose your transponder key?
Suppose you lost one transponder key but have another in your closet as a spare, you MUST get a replacement immediately. With a spare available, all you’ll have to do is get your transponder key cloned. Some auto locksmiths can do that for you, and they’ll typically do it at a lower cost than a dealer.
How do I get a replacement key for a chip?
Call a local automotive store and ask if it can cut chip keys. If it can, take your chip key to the store and request a duplicate copy. An additional chip key can only be cut if you have one of the original keys.
Is there a way to bypass a transponder key?
Squeeze a quarter-sized dab on the underside of the steering column, as close to the ignition as you can get, and press the key head into the glue until it sets. The transponder’s proximity to the ignition will allow it to start without having a full transponder key in the ignition.
How much does a new chip key cost?
Table: Total Cost to Make a Car Keys By key Type
| Duplicate Key Cost | Total Cost of Duplicate Key Cut & Programmed | |
|---|---|---|
| Old, Standard, Mechanical Car Key | $ 7 | $ 7 |
| VATS Car Key | $ 20 | $ 20 |
| Transponder Car Key / Chip Key | $ 10 | $ 60 |
| Laser Cut Car Key (High Security) | $ 50 | $100 |
Can you make a copy of a car key with a chip?
The transponder chip that is fitted within the key allows the vehicle to start and can be duplicated in two ways CLONING or PROGRAMMED. Cloning is the most common form of transponder duplication but both forms do require specialist duplication devices.
How to find a lost key in an immobilizer?
1. Briefly insert any key into ignition lock cylinder and remove immediately. The security light should illuminate and remain on. 2. Insert the first transponder key into ignition lock cylinder for registration DO NOT TURN ON. The Security light may blink indicating it has accepted the key. After 3-5 seconds remove the first key from the ignition.
Can a locksmith reprogram a failed immobilizer?
A common customer problem is lost keys, a failed immobilizer or defective ECU. Regardless of the vehicle, in order to solve the problem, the automotive locksmith must be able to retrieve key security information or reprogram the memory chip inside the module itself (immobilizer or ECU).
What to do if you lose your immobiliser chip?
Option 2 you could get a replacement matched key and immobiliser from a breaker and either get the matched locks as well or a new key cut matching your old profile but new chip. Timpsons did this for me on my mk2.
Where is the immobiliser chip on a Mk3?
The Immo on MK3 is in separate box, it can be programmed only if you have the OM pin code for the Immo. The other option is to go to VW trader with the papers of the car to ask how mach it is to order a new key. Thanks for your help guys.