MK6 Golf Key / Remote thread

[logger]

You have the APR flash as well, might be worth looking into adding the security option so that you have to enter a pin number to start the car. This way if someone breaks into the car (I assume you have no alarm) and finds the keys they won't be able to drive the car.

Good idea. Considered it early on, but decided against it for two reasons;
1) For me is is not worth the ~$400 cost
2) the lock/unlock process is too convoluted for my liking.

[Maverick]

Good idea. Considered it early on, but decided against it for two reasons;
1) For me is is not worth the ~$400 cost
2) the lock/unlock process is too convoluted for my liking.

You don't have to use it every time and your insurance company won't pay out if you leave your keys in the car. Could be the best $400 you spent!

[backdoc]

This is what I loved about my Mercedes key. The metal eyelet for your key ring popped out and became a regular old surf proof key. Lock the fancy electrical bit in the glove box and lock the door with the key and away you go. As I sold that I'm worried about how I'm going to go when I get the key with the Skoda. So, hope to hear of a solution soon!

[gregozedobe]

I'm worried about how I'm going to go when I get the key with the Skoda. So, hope to hear of a solution soon!

Here's some info about Skoda keys :

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=24539

[coastie]

I just use a mobile phone wet pack at the moment, but a plastic key would be better, not so bulky.

[Mofo]

I got a spare cut which will only central lock the doors and the glove box when I go for a surf.
Cost me about $100 and got it done by Adam at http://www.vagarage.com.au/ who is on the Gold Coast.
I know I could have probably shopped around on ebay or tried a mister minit but with Adam I knew it'd be done right first time.
If you're interstate I'm sure any other vw specialist repairer should be able to do the same for a similar price.
Hope this helps.

[logger]

I have come to the conclusion that any form of waterproof valet (non remote) key for the Mark6 is not going to be a practical solution. The one and only key entry point is here.... I reckon after about a week of popping the cover off it will be stuffed. So I am weighing the the risk of a leaky wet pack drowning a key against hiding one in a lockable container on the outside of the car somewhere with associated theft and insurance implications. I believe Coastie's wet pack option is the only one that is going to be workable for me.

[gregozedobe]

I believe Coastie's wet pack option is the only one that is going to be workable for me.

There are quite a few different styles of wetpacks around. Some of the simplest are like a heavy duty ziplock plastic bag with a double seal. It is possible to have a smaller one inside a slightly larger one to improve the level of water protection.

If you do get a leak in the wetpack then don't panic. You can separate the remote into two halves and then disassemble the remote to dry it out properly. If you've got a good spray contact cleaner for electronics I'd use that, but in a pinch I'd rinse it with metho to get the salt water out and dry it ASAP.

The key blade and immobiliser chip will be absolutely fine (the chip is inside a glass capsule, so is totally waterproof).

Worst case scenario is you have to buy a replacement remote half. These are available cheaply from eBay (just make sure to get the same part number and frequency). Your owner's manual gives instructions on re-progarmming a new remote (ie you don't have to go to the dealer).

[logger]

Thanks for that. Nice to know the situation will be recoverable if I inadvertently drown them.

[timo72]

can anyone tell me what type of key is in the new mk6 vw has is it fully electronic or is it notched out for pins in the barrel , second question anyone know the replacement cost for a key.