car keys

**incoming** · 23-09-2009, 08:18 AM

hi guys..

im looking to buy a mk4 but was wondering about the car keys if they have a chip in them or not?

how much is it roughly to get a 2nd key cut?

**JustCruisn** · 23-09-2009, 08:31 AM

Keys have a RF chip in them for the immobiliser.

Do a search in the MK4 forum for 'KEY' in the title and you will find the information that you seek.

**gavs** · 23-09-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by incoming

hi guys..

im looking to buy a mk4 but was wondering about the car keys if they have a chip in them or not?

how much is it roughly to get a 2nd key cut?

If you still have both your kidneys, consider selling one on the black market and you might just be able to afford a key......Depending on the going rate of a kidney these days....

**madglf3** · 23-09-2009, 08:46 AM

Hey mate,

I got a spare key cut about 6 months ago and, from memory, it was around $208 +$60 to be programmed. This was for the plain key, no remote functions. The remote control key was around $450-500 from memory.

**incoming** · 23-09-2009, 11:58 AM

cheers this is exactly what i was after
if i buy the car and theres no 2nd key im gona get them to drop the price a bit

**Gravey** · 23-09-2009, 12:07 PM

exactly what I should have done......no second key came with the car and I didnt even think of asking at the time

a lesson for next time!

**Tyler** · 23-09-2009, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Gravey

exactly what I should have done......no second key came with the car and I didnt even think of asking at the time

a lesson for next time!

same here

Where should i go to get a key cut? ( Canberra )

**madglf3** · 23-09-2009, 03:11 PM

I think you'll probably have to buy the actual key from VW, then they will have to program it. Get your wallet ready

**fuzion** · 23-09-2009, 03:22 PM

I will have mk4/mk5 keyfob+blade available soon. OEM and considerably cheaper, maybe 40-50% cheaper!

You will need to get the blade cut here, $30-60 + the responder chip programmed with vw but it would knock the cost of a spare key down considerably in comparison from VW Direct.